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Musicians of the Old Post Road is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Baroque and Classical periods. The ensemble was founded in 1989 by flutist Suzanne Stumpf, harpsichordist Michael Bahmann, and cellist Daniel Ryan. The group takes its name from the Old Post Road, a historic route that connected Boston and New York in the 18th century. The ensemble's core members include Stumpf, Bahmann, Ryan, and violinist Sarah Darling. Over the years, the group has also collaborated with a number of guest artists, including soprano Julianne Baird, oboist Stephen Hammer, and bassoonist Andrew Schwartz. Musicians of the Old Post Road has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, earning critical acclaim for their historically informed performances and innovative programming. The group has been featured at major music festivals, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Tage Alter Musik Regensburg. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was their 2009 concert at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The program, titled "The Art of the Trio Sonata," featured works by Bach, Handel, and Telemann, among others. The concert was recorded and later broadcast on National Public Radio's "Performance Today." In addition to their live performances, Musicians of the Old Post Road has released several recordings, including "The Art of the Trio Sonata" (2009), "A Baroque Christmas" (2010), and "The Bach Family Album" (2013). The group's recordings have received widespread critical acclaim and have been featured on radio programs around the world. Musicians of the Old Post Road has also been recognized for their contributions to the field of early music. In 2007, the group received the Noah Greenberg Award from the American Musicological Society, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the performance of early music. The ensemble has also been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Throughout their more than 30-year history, Musicians of the Old Post Road has remained committed to bringing the music of the Baroque and Classical periods to audiences around the world. With their virtuosic performances and innovative programming, the ensemble has established itself as one of the leading early music ensembles in the United States.

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