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Opera

 

 

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Concerto Brandenburg is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1999 in Australia. The ensemble is named after the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos, which are considered to be some of the greatest works of the Baroque era. The ensemble is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music, and has gained a reputation for its virtuosic playing and innovative programming. The founding members of Concerto Brandenburg were Paul Dyer, Neal Peres Da Costa, and Tommie Andersson. Paul Dyer is a renowned harpsichordist and conductor, and has been the artistic director of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra since 1999. Neal Peres Da Costa is a pianist and harpsichordist, and is a professor of historical performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Tommie Andersson is a lutenist and guitarist, and has performed with many of the world's leading early music ensembles. The ensemble's first performance was in 1999, and since then it has performed extensively throughout Australia and internationally. Concerto Brandenburg has performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists, including Emma Kirkby, Andreas Scholl, and Philippe Jaroussky. One of the highlights of Concerto Brandenburg's career was its performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos at the Sydney Opera House in 2000. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of Australia's leading classical music groups. The ensemble has also recorded several albums, including a highly acclaimed recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. Concerto Brandenburg has won many awards and accolades throughout its career. In 2002, the ensemble won the ARIA Award for Best Classical Album for its recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The ensemble has also been nominated for several other ARIA Awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Independent Classical Release. In addition, Concerto Brandenburg has been awarded the Helpmann Award for Best Chamber Music Performance, and has been nominated for several other Helpmann Awards. In recent years, Concerto Brandenburg has continued to perform and record extensively. The ensemble has collaborated with many of the world's leading early music ensembles, including the Academy of Ancient Music and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Concerto Brandenburg has also continued to explore new repertoire, and has performed works by composers such as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. In conclusion, Concerto Brandenburg is a classical music ensemble that has gained a reputation for its virtuosic playing and innovative programming. The ensemble was founded in 1999 by Paul Dyer, Neal Peres Da Costa, and Tommie Andersson, and has since performed extensively throughout Australia and internationally. Concerto Brandenburg has won many awards and accolades throughout its career, and has collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists and ensembles. The ensemble continues to perform and record, and is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading classical music groups.

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