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Collegium Aureum is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1962 in Germany. The ensemble is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music, and has gained a reputation for its historically informed performances. The founding members of Collegium Aureum were Franzjosef Maier, Reinhard Goebel, Franz Ortner, and Nikolaus Harnoncourt. The ensemble was formed with the goal of performing Baroque music on period instruments, and with a focus on historically informed performance practices. The ensemble's name, Collegium Aureum, translates to "Golden Ensemble," and was chosen to reflect the group's commitment to excellence in performance. The ensemble quickly gained a following in Germany, and began to tour internationally in the 1970s. One of the highlights of Collegium Aureum's early career was their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, which was released in 1973. The recording was praised for its lively and energetic performances, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading Baroque ensembles of the time. In addition to their recordings, Collegium Aureum also gained a reputation for their live performances. The ensemble was known for their dynamic and engaging performances, which often included improvisation and ornamentation. Over the years, Collegium Aureum has undergone several changes in membership. However, the ensemble has remained committed to their original mission of performing Baroque and Classical music on period instruments. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was their 1985 concert at the Salzburg Festival, where they performed Mozart's Requiem. The performance was praised for its clarity and precision, and helped to solidify Collegium Aureum's reputation as one of the leading ensembles in the world of historically informed performance. In addition to their performances, Collegium Aureum has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1975, the ensemble was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. They have also received awards from the German Record Critics' Award and the Edison Award. Despite the changes in membership and the passing of founding member Nikolaus Harnoncourt in 2016, Collegium Aureum continues to perform and record today. The ensemble remains committed to their original mission of performing Baroque and Classical music on period instruments, and continues to be recognized as one of the leading ensembles in the world of historically informed performance.

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