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Pfeiffer-Trompeten-Consort is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1988 by the German trumpeter Friedemann Immer and is named after two of the most prominent Baroque trumpet makers of the 17th and 18th centuries, Johann Christoph Pfeiffer and Johann Leonhard Trompeter. The ensemble's main members are Friedemann Immer (trumpet), Michael Bosch (trumpet), Andreas Lackner (trumpet), and Klaus Mertens (bass). Immer, who is also the artistic director of the ensemble, is a renowned Baroque trumpet player who has performed with many of the world's leading Baroque orchestras, including the English Concert, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. Bosch and Lackner are also highly respected trumpet players who have performed with many of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe, while Mertens is a well-known bass singer who has performed with many of the world's leading opera companies and orchestras. Pfeiffer-Trompeten-Consort has performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also performed in many of the world's leading concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor at the Salzburg Festival in 1999. The performance was widely praised by critics and established Pfeiffer-Trompeten-Consort as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. The ensemble has also recorded several highly acclaimed albums, including a recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and a recording of Handel's Water Music. In addition to their performances and recordings, Pfeiffer-Trompeten-Consort is also committed to the education and training of young musicians. The ensemble regularly conducts masterclasses and workshops for young trumpet players and has established a scholarship program to support the training of young musicians. Pfeiffer-Trompeten-Consort has received many awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The ensemble has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award for their recordings of Baroque music. In conclusion, Pfeiffer-Trompeten-Consort is a highly respected classical music ensemble that has established itself as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. The ensemble's commitment to the performance of Baroque music, their dedication to the education and training of young musicians, and their numerous awards and accolades are a testament to their excellence and their contribution to the world of classical music.

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