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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

The Leipzig Bach Collegium is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers. Founded in 1999, the ensemble is based in Leipzig, Germany, the city where Bach lived and worked for much of his life. The founding members of the Leipzig Bach Collegium were a group of musicians who shared a passion for the music of Bach and a desire to perform it in the city where it was created. The ensemble's first concert was held in the Thomaskirche, the church where Bach served as cantor for many years and where his remains are now interred. Since its founding, the Leipzig Bach Collegium has grown in size and reputation, attracting some of the finest musicians from around the world. The ensemble's core members include violinists, cellists, and keyboard players, as well as vocalists who specialize in the performance of Baroque music. One of the highlights of the Leipzig Bach Collegium's career was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 2000, which was broadcast live on German television and received widespread critical acclaim. The ensemble has also performed at major music festivals throughout Europe, including the Leipzig Bach Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Edinburgh International Festival. In addition to its performances of Bach's music, the Leipzig Bach Collegium has also explored the works of other Baroque composers, including Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann. The ensemble has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The Leipzig Bach Collegium has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances, including the Echo Klassik Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music industry. The ensemble has also been praised for its commitment to historical performance practice, using period instruments and techniques to recreate the sound of Bach's music as it would have been heard in his time. Today, the Leipzig Bach Collegium continues to be one of the leading ensembles in the performance of Baroque music, attracting audiences from around the world with its passionate and authentic interpretations of Bach's music and the music of his contemporaries.

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