The Wiener Mozart Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1957. The ensemble is known for its performances of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as other classical composers. The founding members of the Wiener Mozart Ensemble were a group of musicians who were passionate about Mozart's music and wanted to create an ensemble that would specialize in his works. The ensemble's first performance was in 1957, and it was an immediate success. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and its dedication to Mozart's music. Over the years, the Wiener Mozart Ensemble has had many different members, but some of the most notable include violinist Rainer Kuechl, cellist Franz Bartolomey, and pianist Paul Badura-Skoda. These musicians have been with the ensemble for many years and have helped to shape its sound and style. One of the highlights of the Wiener Mozart Ensemble's career was its performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1962. The ensemble performed Mozart's "Gran Partita" and received a standing ovation from the audience. This performance helped to establish the ensemble as one of the premier classical music ensembles in the world. The Wiener Mozart Ensemble has also performed at many other prestigious venues and events, including the Vienna Musikverein, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Edinburgh Festival. The ensemble has also toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. In addition to its performances, the Wiener Mozart Ensemble has also received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1987, the ensemble was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, and in 2007, it received the Mozart Medal from the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg. Today, the Wiener Mozart Ensemble continues to perform and record Mozart's music, as well as the works of other classical composers. The ensemble's dedication to Mozart's music and its high-quality performances have made it one of the most respected and beloved classical music ensembles in the world.

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