Role

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Ensemble

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Choral

 

Vokalensemble NOVA Wien is a classical music group based in Vienna, Austria. The ensemble was founded in 2002 by its current artistic director, Johannes Hiemetsberger, and has since become one of the most renowned vocal ensembles in Europe. The group's members are all highly trained singers, many of whom have studied at prestigious music schools such as the Vienna Conservatory and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. The ensemble's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works. One of the highlights of Vokalensemble NOVA Wien's early career was their performance at the 2004 International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Germany. The ensemble won first prize in the mixed choir category, as well as the audience prize and the prize for the best interpretation of a contemporary work. Since then, the group has gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe, including the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Salzburg Festival, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors and orchestras, including Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic, and have recorded several critically acclaimed albums. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was their 2013 concert at the Vienna Konzerthaus, where they performed a program of works by the Austrian composer Franz Schubert. The concert was a tribute to Schubert's 200th birthday, and featured some of his most beloved works, including the Mass in G Major and the song cycle Winterreise. In addition to their performances, Vokalensemble NOVA Wien is also committed to promoting new music and supporting young composers. They have commissioned several new works from emerging composers, and have premiered many of these works in their concerts. The ensemble's dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In addition to their success at the International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, they have also won first prize at the International Choir Competition in Budapest, Hungary, and the Grand Prix at the International Choral Festival in Tolosa, Spain. Overall, Vokalensemble NOVA Wien is a testament to the power of classical music and the importance of dedicated musicianship. Through their performances and recordings, they have brought the beauty and complexity of classical music to audiences around the world, and have inspired countless young musicians to pursue their own musical dreams.

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