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Ulsamer-Collegium is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing early music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble was founded in 1965 by the German musician and musicologist, Franz Josef Maier. Maier was a pioneer in the field of early music performance, and he founded Ulsamer-Collegium with the goal of exploring and reviving the music of the past. The ensemble takes its name from the German musicologist, Johannes Ulsamer, who was a leading figure in the early music movement in the mid-20th century. Ulsamer was a mentor to Maier, and his influence can be seen in the ensemble's approach to early music performance. The main members of Ulsamer-Collegium are a group of highly skilled musicians who specialize in playing period instruments. These instruments include the lute, viola da gamba, recorder, and harpsichord, among others. The ensemble's musicians are known for their virtuosity and their ability to bring the music of the past to life. Over the years, Ulsamer-Collegium has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and music festivals. The ensemble has also recorded numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim and won awards. One of the highlights of Ulsamer-Collegium's career was their performance at the Edinburgh International Festival in 1972. The ensemble's performance was widely praised for its virtuosity and its ability to capture the spirit of the music of the past. The performance was also notable for its use of period instruments, which gave the music an authentic and historically accurate sound. Another highlight of Ulsamer-Collegium's career was their performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1980. The ensemble's performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos was widely praised for its energy and its ability to capture the spirit of the music. The performance was also notable for its use of period instruments, which gave the music an authentic and historically accurate sound. Ulsamer-Collegium has also won numerous awards for their recordings. In 1976, the ensemble won the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of music by the German composer, Johann Hermann Schein. The recording was praised for its virtuosity and its ability to capture the spirit of the music of the past. In 1983, Ulsamer-Collegium won the Diapason d'Or for their recording of music by the French composer, Marin Marais. The recording was praised for its virtuosity and its ability to capture the spirit of the music of the past. Ulsamer-Collegium continues to perform and record music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble's musicians are known for their virtuosity and their ability to bring the music of the past to life. Their performances and recordings are a testament to the enduring power and beauty of early music.

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