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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense is a classical music ensemble based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ensemble was founded in 1971 by a group of music students at the University of Gothenburg who shared a passion for early music. The founding members included Lars Frydén, who served as the ensemble's artistic director for many years, and Anders Öhrwall, who later became a prominent composer and conductor. From its inception, Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense has focused on performing music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, using historically informed performance practices. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Claudio Monteverdi, and Heinrich Schütz, as well as lesser-known composers from the same era. Over the years, the ensemble has undergone several changes in membership, but has maintained a core group of musicians who have been with the group for many years. These include Lars Frydén, who plays the viola da gamba and serves as the ensemble's conductor, and Anders Öhrwall, who plays the harpsichord and occasionally conducts. Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense has performed extensively throughout Sweden and Europe, and has also toured in the United States and Japan. The ensemble has been praised for its virtuosic performances and its commitment to historical accuracy in its interpretations of early music. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was a concert at the 1982 Utrecht Early Music Festival in the Netherlands, where they performed a program of music by German Baroque composer Johann Rosenmüller. The performance was well-received by both audiences and critics, and helped to establish Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense as one of the leading early music ensembles in Europe. In addition to its live performances, Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense has also recorded several albums, including a series of recordings of the complete works of Heinrich Schütz. These recordings have been praised for their clarity and precision, and have helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of early music. Over the years, Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense has received numerous awards and honors for its contributions to the field of early music. In 1991, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Swedish Royal Academy of Music's Interpretation Prize, which recognizes outstanding performances of classical music. The ensemble has also been awarded the Swedish Radio Prize for Best Classical Recording, and has been nominated for several Grammy Awards. Despite its many accomplishments, Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense remains committed to its mission of bringing early music to audiences around the world. The ensemble continues to perform and record, and its members remain dedicated to exploring the rich and varied repertoire of early music.

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