Capricornus Ensemble Stuttgart is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2005 in Stuttgart, Germany. The ensemble is known for its unique sound and interpretation of Baroque and Classical music. The ensemble consists of a core group of musicians who are dedicated to performing music from the 17th and 18th centuries. The founding members of the ensemble were violinist and artistic director Markus Hoffmann, cellist and managing director Martin Seemann, and harpsichordist and organist Johannes Mayr. The ensemble has since expanded to include a number of other musicians who perform with the group on a regular basis. The ensemble's name, Capricornus, is derived from the zodiac sign Capricorn, which is associated with the winter solstice. The name reflects the ensemble's focus on music from the Baroque and Classical periods, which were characterized by a sense of order and structure. Capricornus Ensemble Stuttgart has performed at a number of prestigious venues and festivals throughout Europe, including the Bachfest Leipzig, the Handel Festival in Halle, and the Festival de Musique Baroque de Pontoise in France. The ensemble has also collaborated with a number of renowned soloists, including countertenor Andreas Scholl and soprano Simone Kermes. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was its 2010 concert at the Berlin Philharmonic, where they performed works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. The concert was well-received by both audiences and critics, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. Capricornus Ensemble Stuttgart has also received a number of awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2012, the ensemble was awarded the Echo Klassik award for its recording of Handel's "Messiah," which was praised for its "clarity, precision, and emotional depth." The ensemble has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Gramophone Award and the International Classical Music Award. In addition to its performances and recordings, Capricornus Ensemble Stuttgart is also committed to music education and outreach. The ensemble regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses for young musicians, and has also collaborated with schools and community organizations to bring classical music to a wider audience. Overall, Capricornus Ensemble Stuttgart is a highly respected and acclaimed classical music ensemble that is known for its unique sound and interpretation of Baroque and Classical music. With its dedicated core group of musicians and commitment to music education and outreach, the ensemble is sure to continue to make a significant contribution to the world of classical music for years to come.

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