Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

Freiburger BarockConsort is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1987 by a group of musicians who were studying at the Freiburg University of Music in Germany. The founding members of the ensemble were Petra Müllejans, Gottfried von der Goltz, and Wilfried Strehle, who were all violinists, and Christoph Huntgeburth, who played the recorder. The ensemble's name, Freiburger BarockConsort, reflects its origins in the city of Freiburg, Germany, and its focus on Baroque music. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and innovative interpretations of Baroque music. Over the years, the ensemble has expanded its repertoire to include music from other periods, such as the Classical and Romantic eras. The main members of the Freiburger BarockConsort are Petra Müllejans and Gottfried von der Goltz, who are both violinists and serve as the ensemble's artistic directors. Other members of the ensemble include Christoph Huntgeburth, who plays the recorder and traverso, and Teunis van der Zwart, who plays the viola da gamba. One of the highlights of the Freiburger BarockConsort's career was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1999. The ensemble's interpretation of the piece was highly acclaimed and won several awards, including the Echo Klassik Award for Best Choral Recording. The ensemble has also performed at major music festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. In addition to its performances, the Freiburger BarockConsort has also recorded numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim. Some of the ensemble's most notable recordings include its interpretations of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Handel's Water Music. The Freiburger BarockConsort has received numerous awards and honors over the years, including the Echo Klassik Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Gramophone Award. The ensemble's innovative interpretations of Baroque music have earned it a reputation as one of the leading classical music ensembles in the world. Today, the Freiburger BarockConsort continues to perform and record music from the Baroque era and beyond. The ensemble's commitment to excellence and innovation has made it a favorite among classical music lovers around the world.

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