Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Vocal

 

Berliner Barock-Compagney is a classical music ensemble that specializes in Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1995 by the German conductor and harpsichordist Rainer Kussmaul. The ensemble is based in Berlin, Germany, and has gained a reputation for its high-quality performances of Baroque music. The founding of Berliner Barock-Compagney was a result of Rainer Kussmaul's passion for Baroque music. Kussmaul had previously worked with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, but he wanted to create an ensemble that focused solely on Baroque music. He gathered a group of talented musicians who shared his passion for the genre, and Berliner Barock-Compagney was born. The ensemble's main members are Rainer Kussmaul (conductor and harpsichordist), Petra Müllejans (violinist), and Rainer Zipperling (cellist). These three musicians have been with the ensemble since its founding and have played a significant role in its success. Berliner Barock-Compagney has performed at many prestigious venues around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The ensemble has also performed at many international music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. One of the highlights of Berliner Barock-Compagney's career was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion at the Berlin Philharmonic in 2000. The performance was highly acclaimed and was recorded for CD and DVD release. The ensemble has also recorded many other albums, including works by Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann. Berliner Barock-Compagney has received many awards and accolades for their performances. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Bach's St. Matthew Passion. They have also been awarded the Diapason d'Or and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik for their recordings. In addition to their performances and recordings, Berliner Barock-Compagney is also committed to music education. The ensemble regularly holds workshops and masterclasses for young musicians, and they have also collaborated with schools and universities to promote Baroque music. In conclusion, Berliner Barock-Compagney is a highly respected classical music ensemble that has gained a reputation for their high-quality performances of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded by Rainer Kussmaul in 1995 and has since performed at many prestigious venues around the world. The ensemble's main members are Rainer Kussmaul, Petra Müllejans, and Rainer Zipperling, and they have played a significant role in the ensemble's success. Berliner Barock-Compagney has received many awards and accolades for their performances and recordings, and they are also committed to music education.

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