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Concilium Musicum, Vienna is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over six decades. The ensemble was founded in 1953 by Paul Angerer, a prominent Austrian conductor, and violinist. The group's name, Concilium Musicum, is derived from the Latin phrase "council of musicians," which reflects the ensemble's collaborative approach to music-making. The founding members of Concilium Musicum, Vienna were a group of young musicians who shared a passion for Baroque and Classical music. They were determined to revive the music of the past and bring it to life for contemporary audiences. The ensemble's early performances were characterized by their authenticity and attention to detail, as the musicians sought to recreate the sound and style of the music as it would have been heard in its original context. Over the years, Concilium Musicum, Vienna has undergone several changes in membership, but its commitment to excellence and authenticity has remained constant. The ensemble has been led by a number of distinguished conductors, including Nikolaus Harnoncourt, who served as its artistic director from 1969 to 1975. Under Harnoncourt's leadership, the ensemble gained international recognition for its innovative and historically informed performances. One of the highlights of Concilium Musicum, Vienna's early career was its collaboration with the legendary soprano, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. In 1958, the ensemble accompanied Schwarzkopf on a tour of the United States, performing works by Mozart, Haydn, and Schubert. The tour was a great success, and it helped to establish Concilium Musicum, Vienna as one of the leading ensembles in the world of classical music. In the 1970s and 1980s, Concilium Musicum, Vienna continued to build its reputation with a series of acclaimed recordings and performances. The ensemble's recordings of Mozart's symphonies and Haydn's string quartets were particularly well-received, and they helped to establish the ensemble as a leading interpreter of the music of the Classical period. In 1985, Concilium Musicum, Vienna was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor. The award was a testament to the ensemble's exceptional musicianship and its commitment to historical accuracy. Throughout its history, Concilium Musicum, Vienna has remained committed to exploring the music of the past and bringing it to life for contemporary audiences. The ensemble has performed works by a wide range of composers, from Bach and Handel to Beethoven and Schubert. Its performances are characterized by their energy, precision, and attention to detail, and they continue to captivate audiences around the world. In recent years, Concilium Musicum, Vienna has continued to evolve and innovate. The ensemble has embraced new technologies and new approaches to music-making, while remaining true to its roots in the music of the past. Today, Concilium Musicum, Vienna is recognized as one of the world's leading ensembles, and its performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the globe.

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