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Ensemble Integrales is a contemporary classical music group that was founded in 2007 in Hamburg, Germany. The group is made up of five musicians who specialize in performing contemporary music, including works by living composers. The members of the group are flute player Dorothee Binding, clarinet player Florian Hoelscher, violinist Beatrix Wagner, cellist Cosima Gerhardt, and pianist Benjamin Kobler. The group's name, "Integrales," comes from the French word "intégral," which means "complete" or "integral." This name reflects the group's commitment to performing complete works by contemporary composers, rather than just individual movements or excerpts. Ensemble Integrales has quickly gained a reputation as one of the leading contemporary music groups in Europe. The group has performed at major festivals and concert halls throughout Europe, including the Donaueschingen Festival, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, and the Berliner Festspiele. They have also performed in the United States, Canada, and Asia. One of the highlights of Ensemble Integrales' career was their performance at the 2012 Venice Biennale. The group performed a program of works by contemporary composers, including pieces by Helmut Lachenmann, Brian Ferneyhough, and Salvatore Sciarrino. The performance was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and helped to establish the group's reputation as one of the leading contemporary music ensembles in Europe. Ensemble Integrales has also been recognized for their recordings. In 2014, the group released an album of works by the German composer Helmut Lachenmann, which was praised by critics for its technical precision and musical sensitivity. The album was nominated for a German Record Critics' Award, and helped to establish the group as one of the leading interpreters of Lachenmann's music. In addition to their performances and recordings, Ensemble Integrales is also committed to promoting contemporary music through education and outreach. The group has worked with young composers and performers through workshops and masterclasses, and has also collaborated with other artists and ensembles to create new works. Ensemble Integrales' commitment to contemporary music has earned them numerous awards and accolades. In 2010, the group was awarded the prestigious Kranichstein Music Prize, which is given to outstanding performers of contemporary music. The group was also awarded the German Music Council's Ensemble Prize in 2012, which recognizes outstanding ensembles in the field of contemporary music. Ensemble Integrales continues to be one of the leading contemporary music ensembles in Europe, and their commitment to performing complete works by living composers has helped to expand the repertoire of contemporary music. The group's technical precision and musical sensitivity have earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles in the field of contemporary music.

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