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Camerata Salzburg is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1952 in Salzburg, Austria. The ensemble was established by a group of young musicians who were studying at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. The founding members of the ensemble were Bernhard Paumgartner, Sándor Végh, Antonio Janigro, and Paul Roczek. The ensemble was named after the Camerata Fiorentina, a group of musicians who were active in Florence, Italy during the late 16th century. The Camerata Fiorentina is credited with the development of opera, and the members of Camerata Salzburg sought to continue this tradition of innovation and creativity in their own performances. Camerata Salzburg quickly gained a reputation for their high-quality performances and innovative programming. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, and other classical composers. They have also commissioned and premiered works by contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Wolfgang Rihm. Over the years, Camerata Salzburg has had many notable members, including violinist Gidon Kremer, pianist Mitsuko Uchida, and conductor Roger Norrington. However, the ensemble has always maintained a core group of musicians who have been with the ensemble for many years. One of the highlights of Camerata Salzburg's history was their performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1956. The ensemble performed Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor, which was conducted by Paumgartner. The performance was a huge success and helped to establish Camerata Salzburg as one of the leading classical music ensembles in Europe. Camerata Salzburg has also received many awards and accolades over the years. In 2008, the ensemble was awarded the Austrian Music Prize, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a musician in Austria. The ensemble has also won several Echo Klassik awards, which are given to outstanding classical musicians in Germany. In addition to their performances in Austria, Camerata Salzburg has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. They have performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Camerata Salzburg has also collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists, including pianist Martha Argerich, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. These collaborations have resulted in many acclaimed recordings, including a recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos with Uchida and a recording of Schubert's String Quintet with Kremer. Today, Camerata Salzburg continues to be one of the leading classical music ensembles in the world. The ensemble's commitment to innovation and creativity has helped to keep classical music relevant and exciting for audiences around the globe.

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