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Bergen Barokk is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1994 by the Norwegian harpsichordist and conductor Hans Knut Sveen. The ensemble is based in Bergen, Norway, and has gained a reputation for its high-quality performances of Baroque music. The main members of Bergen Barokk are Hans Knut Sveen, who serves as the ensemble's artistic director and harpsichordist, and the violinists Rannveig Sif Sigurdardottir and Bjarte Eike. The ensemble also includes a number of other musicians who perform on a variety of Baroque instruments, including the viola da gamba, the recorder, and the lute. Bergen Barokk has performed at a number of major music festivals and concert halls around the world. Some of the ensemble's most notable performances include a concert at the Wigmore Hall in London, a performance at the Edinburgh International Festival, and a concert at the Bergen International Festival. The ensemble has also performed at a number of other major music festivals, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Festival de Musique Baroque de Lamèque in Canada, and the Boston Early Music Festival. In addition to its live performances, Bergen Barokk has also released a number of recordings. The ensemble's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards. Some of the ensemble's most notable recordings include "The Image of Melancholy," which features music by John Dowland, and "The Alehouse Sessions," which features music from 17th-century English taverns. Bergen Barokk has also been recognized for its contributions to the field of early music. In 2005, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Norwegian Grammy Award for its recording of "The Image of Melancholy." The ensemble has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, a French music award, for its recording of "The Alehouse Sessions." Overall, Bergen Barokk is a highly respected ensemble that has gained a reputation for its high-quality performances of Baroque music. The ensemble's founding by Hans Knut Sveen, its main members, and its major performances and awards have all contributed to its success and recognition in the world of classical music.

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