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Ensemble

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Choral

 

MusicAeterna is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2004 by the Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis. The ensemble is based in Perm, Russia, and is known for its innovative and unconventional approach to classical music performance. Teodor Currentzis was born in Greece in 1972 and studied music in Athens and St. Petersburg. He founded MusicAeterna with the goal of creating a new kind of classical music ensemble that would challenge traditional performance practices and bring a fresh perspective to the classical music repertoire. The ensemble's name, MusicAeterna, is derived from the Latin phrase "musica aeterna," which means "eternal music." This name reflects the ensemble's commitment to performing classical music in a way that is both timeless and relevant to contemporary audiences. MusicAeterna 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 ensemble for specific performances. The ensemble's core members include musicians from Russia, Greece, Italy, and other countries. One of the highlights of MusicAeterna's early years was its performance of Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" at the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre in 2006. This production was directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov and featured a bold and unconventional interpretation of the opera that challenged traditional staging and performance practices. In 2011, MusicAeterna released its first recording, a collection of Mozart's symphonies. This recording was praised for its fresh and dynamic interpretation of the music, and it helped to establish MusicAeterna as a leading ensemble in the classical music world. Since then, MusicAeterna has gone on to perform at major venues and festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Berlin Philharmonic. The ensemble has also collaborated with leading soloists and conductors, including pianist Alexander Melnikov and conductor Valery Gergiev. One of MusicAeterna's most notable performances was its 2017 production of Tchaikovsky's opera "The Queen of Spades" at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. This production was directed by Tcherniakov and featured a bold and innovative staging that was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. MusicAeterna has also received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2015, the ensemble won the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for its recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. The ensemble has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Best Opera Recording for its 2017 recording of Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito." In addition to its performances and recordings, MusicAeterna is also known for its commitment to music education and outreach. The ensemble regularly holds workshops and masterclasses for young musicians, and it has also established a music school in Perm that provides training and support for aspiring musicians. Overall, MusicAeterna is a dynamic and innovative ensemble that is pushing the boundaries of classical music performance. With its fresh and unconventional approach to the classical music repertoire, the ensemble is attracting new audiences and inspiring a new generation of musicians and music lovers.

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