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Virtuosi Saxoniae is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque and Classical music. The ensemble was founded in 1985 by Ludwig Güttler, a renowned German trumpeter and conductor. Güttler was born in 1943 in Sosa, a small town in Saxony, Germany. He began playing the trumpet at a young age and went on to study at the Leipzig Conservatory. After completing his studies, Güttler became a member of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, one of the oldest and most prestigious orchestras in the world. In addition to his work with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, Güttler was also interested in exploring the music of the Baroque and Classical periods. He founded Virtuosi Saxoniae as a way to bring this music to a wider audience. The ensemble's name is a reference to Saxony, the region of Germany where Güttler was born and where the ensemble is based. The main members of Virtuosi Saxoniae are all highly skilled musicians who specialize in playing period instruments. These instruments are replicas of the instruments that were used during the Baroque and Classical periods, and they are played using techniques that were common during those times. The ensemble's core members include Ludwig Güttler on trumpet, Friedemann Immer on trumpet, and Christian Funke on horn. Other members of the ensemble include violinists, cellists, and keyboard players. Virtuosi Saxoniae has performed at many prestigious venues around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York. The ensemble has also collaborated with many well-known soloists, including soprano Emma Kirkby and pianist András Schiff. One of the highlights of Virtuosi Saxoniae's career was their performance at the 1999 Proms in London. The Proms is an annual music festival that takes place in the Royal Albert Hall, and it is one of the most important classical music events in the world. Virtuosi Saxoniae's performance at the Proms was highly acclaimed, and it helped to raise the ensemble's profile on the international stage. Another notable performance by Virtuosi Saxoniae was their concert at the Dresden Frauenkirche in 2005. The Frauenkirche is a historic church in Dresden that was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in the early 2000s. Virtuosi Saxoniae's concert was part of the church's reopening celebrations, and it was broadcast live on German television. The concert featured music by Bach, Handel, and Telemann, and it was a tribute to the rich musical heritage of Saxony. Virtuosi Saxoniae has also received many awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 1991, the ensemble won the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The Echo Klassik is one of the most prestigious classical music awards in Germany, and it is awarded annually to the best classical music recordings and performances. In addition to their performances and recordings, Virtuosi Saxoniae is also committed to promoting music education and outreach. The ensemble has established a music school in Dresden, where young musicians can receive training in period instrument performance. The ensemble also regularly performs in schools and community centers, and they have developed educational programs that introduce young people to the music of the Baroque and Classical periods.

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