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Germany

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

The Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1979 by Max Pommer. The ensemble is based in Leipzig, Germany, and is named after the original Bachisches Collegium Musicum, which was founded by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1733. Max Pommer, who was born in Leipzig in 1936, studied music at the Leipzig Conservatory and later at the Moscow Conservatory. He became a conductor in 1962 and went on to conduct many orchestras in Germany and abroad. In 1979, he founded the Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig with the aim of performing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers in the style of the time. The ensemble's main members are professional musicians who specialize in Baroque music. They include violinists, cellists, flutists, oboists, bassoonists, and harpsichordists. The ensemble also works with guest soloists and conductors from around the world. The Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Gewandhaus Leipzig, the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The ensemble has also performed at many international music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Bachfest Leipzig. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig in 1985. This performance was particularly significant because it was the first time that the St. Matthew Passion had been performed in the Thomaskirche since Bach himself had conducted it there in 1729. The performance was a great success and was broadcast on television and radio throughout Germany. The Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig has also recorded many albums of Baroque music, including works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann. The ensemble's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won many awards, including the German Record Critics' Award and the Diapason d'Or. In addition to its performances and recordings, the Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig is also involved in music education. The ensemble runs a music school in Leipzig that offers classes in Baroque music performance and interpretation. The school is open to musicians of all ages and levels of experience. Overall, the Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig is a highly respected ensemble that is known for its authentic and passionate performances of Baroque music. The ensemble's dedication to the music of Bach and other Baroque composers has earned it a place among the world's leading classical music ensembles.

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