Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

Genre

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Concerto

 

Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1964 in Stuttgart, Germany. The ensemble was founded by a group of musicians who were interested in performing early music on period instruments. The founding members of the ensemble included Hans-Martin Linde, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, and Gustav Leonhardt. The ensemble's main focus is on performing music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, and they are known for their authentic performances on period instruments. The ensemble has a core group of members, but they also collaborate with other musicians and ensembles for larger performances. Over the years, Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world. Some of their most notable performances include their appearance at the Salzburg Festival in 1971, where they performed Monteverdi's "L'Orfeo" under the direction of Nikolaus Harnoncourt. They also performed at the Edinburgh Festival in 1972, where they performed Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" under the direction of Gustav Leonhardt. In addition to their performances, Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart has also received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1973, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Bach's "Brandenburg Concertos." They have also received numerous other awards for their recordings, including the Diapason d'Or and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. One of the highlights of Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart's career was their collaboration with the choreographer Maurice Béjart on his ballet "Messe pour un temps présent" in 1967. The ballet was set to music by Pierre Henry and Michel Colombier, but Béjart also included music by Bach and Handel, which was performed by Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart. The ballet was a huge success and helped to bring early music to a wider audience. Another notable performance by Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart was their performance of Bach's "St. John Passion" in 1979, which was conducted by Gustav Leonhardt. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it is considered to be one of the definitive recordings of the work. Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart continues to perform and record today, and they are still considered to be one of the leading ensembles in the field of early music. Their commitment to authenticity and their dedication to performing on period instruments has helped to bring the music of the Baroque and Renaissance periods to a wider audience, and their recordings and performances continue to be highly regarded by critics and audiences alike.

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