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Ensemble

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Choral

 

Berlin Bach Collegium is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in performing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers. The group was founded in 1995 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for the music of Bach and a desire to bring it to audiences around the world. The ensemble is based in Berlin, Germany, and is made up of a core group of musicians who perform together regularly, as well as a larger pool of guest musicians who join the group for specific performances. The group is led by its founder and artistic director, Dr. Dietrich Schönherr, who is a renowned conductor and musicologist with a deep knowledge of Baroque music. Over the years, Berlin Bach Collegium has become known for its exceptional performances of Bach's music, as well as its innovative programming that often combines Bach's works with those of other Baroque composers. The group has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York. One of the highlights of Berlin Bach Collegium's career was its performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor at the Berlin Philharmonic in 2000. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and cemented the group's reputation as one of the world's leading interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to its performances of Bach's music, Berlin Bach Collegium has also commissioned and premiered new works by contemporary composers that are inspired by Bach's music. These works have been performed alongside Bach's music in innovative programs that explore the connections between Baroque music and contemporary music. Berlin Bach Collegium has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. The group's recording of Bach's St. Matthew Passion was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or in 2005, and its recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010. Despite its many achievements, Berlin Bach Collegium remains committed to its mission of bringing the music of Bach and other Baroque composers to audiences around the world. The group continues to perform regularly, both in Berlin and on tour, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich legacy of Baroque music for future generations.

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