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The Dresdner Instrumental-Concert is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1974 in Dresden, Germany. The ensemble has become known for its exceptional performances of Baroque and Classical music, and has gained a reputation as one of the finest ensembles of its kind in Europe. The founding members of the Dresdner Instrumental-Concert were a group of musicians who were passionate about performing early music on period instruments. They were inspired by the historical performance movement that was gaining popularity at the time, and wanted to create an ensemble that would specialize in this type of music. The ensemble's main members have changed over the years, but the group has always been led by a core group of musicians who are dedicated to the ensemble's mission. The current members of the ensemble include violinists Antje Weithaas and Daniel Sepec, violist Tabea Zimmermann, cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, and harpsichordist Andreas Staier. Over the years, the Dresdner Instrumental-Concert has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals in Europe, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the world's most renowned conductors, including Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Philippe Herreweghe, and Trevor Pinnock. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos at the Salzburg Festival in 2000. The performance was widely praised for its energy, precision, and musicality, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of Baroque music. The Dresdner Instrumental-Concert has also been recognized for its recordings, which have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. In 2006, the ensemble won a Grammy Award for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, and their recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos with pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout was named "Recording of the Year" by Gramophone magazine in 2010. Despite their success, the members of the Dresdner Instrumental-Concert remain committed to their original mission of performing early music on period instruments. They continue to explore new repertoire and collaborate with other musicians and ensembles, and are dedicated to bringing the music of the past to life for modern audiences.

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