Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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Germany

Birth

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1964 in Pforzheim, Germany

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Contemporary

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Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

Siegbert Rampe is a renowned German harpsichordist, conductor, and musicologist. He was born on August 23, 1953, in Frankfurt, Germany. Rampe grew up in a musical family, and his father was a church musician. He began playing the piano at a young age and later switched to the harpsichord, which became his primary instrument. Rampe studied musicology, philosophy, and German literature at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt. He also studied harpsichord with Gustav Leonhardt at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. Leonhardt was a significant influence on Rampe's musical style and approach to performance. In 1978, Rampe founded the ensemble "Les Amis de Philippe," which specialized in performing Baroque music on period instruments. The ensemble quickly gained recognition for its innovative and historically informed performances. Rampe's expertise in Baroque music and his commitment to authenticity made him a sought-after performer and conductor. Rampe has performed at major music festivals and concert halls throughout Europe, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He has also performed in the United States, Japan, and South America. Rampe has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including Jordi Savall, Reinhard Goebel, and Andreas Staier. In addition to his performing career, Rampe is also a respected musicologist. He has published numerous articles and books on Baroque music, including a critical edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. Rampe's scholarship has contributed significantly to our understanding of Baroque music and its performance practices. Rampe has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the German Record Critics' Award for his recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. In 2003, he received the Echo Klassik Award for his recording of Bach's harpsichord concertos. Rampe was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2013 for his contributions to music and culture. Rampe continues to perform and record, and his passion for Baroque music remains undiminished. He is widely regarded as one of the leading harpsichordists and conductors of his generation, and his contributions to the field of Baroque music have been significant and enduring.

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