Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

Collegium Cartusianum is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1999 by Peter Neumann. The ensemble is based in Cologne, Germany, and is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music. Peter Neumann, the founder and artistic director of Collegium Cartusianum, is a renowned conductor and musicologist. He studied musicology, German literature, and philosophy at the University of Cologne and later went on to study conducting with Sergiu Celibidache in Munich. Neumann has conducted many orchestras and ensembles throughout Europe and has recorded over 100 CDs. The ensemble's name, Collegium Cartusianum, is derived from the Carthusian monastery in Cologne, where the ensemble gave its first concert. The ensemble's mission is to perform music from the Baroque and Classical periods on period instruments, with a focus on historically informed performance practices. Collegium Cartusianum's core members are all highly skilled musicians who specialize in early music. The ensemble's instrumentation varies depending on the repertoire being performed, but typically includes strings, winds, and continuo instruments such as harpsichord, organ, and cello. Over the years, Collegium Cartusianum has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals throughout Europe, including the Salzburg Festival, the Rheingau Musik Festival, and the Bachfest Leipzig. The ensemble has also collaborated with many renowned soloists, including Andreas Scholl, Emma Kirkby, and Dorothee Mields. One of the highlights of Collegium Cartusianum's career was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion at the Salzburg Festival in 2000. The performance was highly acclaimed and was later released on CD. The ensemble has also recorded many other CDs, including recordings of Bach's Mass in B Minor, Handel's Messiah, and Mozart's Requiem. In addition to their performances and recordings, Collegium Cartusianum has also received many awards and accolades. In 2003, the ensemble was awarded the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Bach's St. John Passion. The ensemble has also been praised for their innovative programming and their commitment to historically informed performance practices. Today, Collegium Cartusianum continues to be a leading ensemble in the early music world. The ensemble's dedication to historically informed performance practices and their commitment to excellence in performance have earned them a loyal following and a reputation as one of the finest early music ensembles in Europe.

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