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New Prague Collegium is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1995 in the Czech Republic. The ensemble is made up of a group of highly skilled musicians who are dedicated to performing classical music at the highest level. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exceptional performances and has won numerous awards for its work. The founding of New Prague Collegium was the result of a collaboration between a group of musicians who shared a passion for classical music. The ensemble was founded with the goal of bringing classical music to a wider audience and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Czech Republic. The founding members of the ensemble included Jiri Havlik, Jiri Kout, and Jiri Stivin, all of whom were accomplished musicians in their own right. Over the years, New Prague Collegium has grown to become one of the most respected classical music ensembles in the Czech Republic. The ensemble has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including the Rudolfinum and the Municipal House in Prague. The ensemble has also performed at numerous international festivals, including the Salzburg Festival and the Edinburgh Festival. One of the highlights of New Prague Collegium's career was its performance at the Prague Spring International Music Festival in 2000. The ensemble performed a program of works by Czech composers, including Antonin Dvorak and Bedrich Smetana. The performance was widely praised by critics and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Czech classical music. Another notable performance by New Prague Collegium was its collaboration with the renowned conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner in 2006. The ensemble performed a program of works by Johann Sebastian Bach under Gardiner's direction, and the performance was hailed as a triumph by both critics and audiences. In addition to its performances, New Prague Collegium has also won numerous awards for its work. The ensemble has been awarded the prestigious Czech Music Award several times, and its recordings have been recognized with awards from the International Classical Music Awards and the Gramophone Awards. The members of New Prague Collegium are all highly skilled musicians who are dedicated to their craft. The ensemble is led by Jiri Havlik, who serves as the ensemble's artistic director and conductor. Havlik is a renowned conductor who has worked with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic. Other members of the ensemble include Jiri Kout, who serves as the ensemble's concertmaster, and Jiri Stivin, who is a renowned flutist and composer. The ensemble also includes a number of other highly skilled musicians, including violinists, cellists, and keyboard players. In addition to its performances and recordings, New Prague Collegium is also committed to promoting classical music education. The ensemble regularly holds masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and it has established a scholarship program to support the education of talented young musicians. In conclusion, New Prague Collegium is a classical music ensemble that has established itself as one of the leading interpreters of Czech classical music. The ensemble's dedication to its craft and its commitment to promoting classical music education have made it a respected and admired institution in the Czech Republic and beyond.

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