Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Collegium Vocale der Bach-Chores Siegen is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Siegen, Germany. The ensemble was founded in 1957 by Helmut Kahlhöfer, a music teacher and conductor, with the aim of performing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers. The ensemble started as a small group of singers and musicians, but it quickly grew in size and reputation. Today, Collegium Vocale der Bach-Chores Siegen is composed of around 100 members, including singers, instrumentalists, and soloists. The ensemble is known for its high level of musical excellence and its commitment to performing the works of Bach and other Baroque composers with authenticity and passion. Over the years, Collegium Vocale der Bach-Chores Siegen has performed in many prestigious venues and festivals around the world. Some of the highlights of the ensemble's major performances include its participation in the Bachfest Leipzig, the Rheingau Musik Festival, and the Salzburg Festival. The ensemble has also performed in many churches and concert halls throughout Germany and Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Gewandhaus Leipzig, and the Konzerthaus Vienna. One of the most notable achievements of Collegium Vocale der Bach-Chores Siegen was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 2000. The performance was conducted by Helmut Kahlhöfer and featured soloists such as Peter Schreier, Andreas Schmidt, and Barbara Schlick. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to its performances, Collegium Vocale der Bach-Chores Siegen has also received many awards and honors over the years. The ensemble has won several prizes at international competitions, including the International Bach Competition in Leipzig and the International Choral Competition in Marktoberdorf. The ensemble has also been awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik award for its recordings of Bach's cantatas and other works. The success of Collegium Vocale der Bach-Chores Siegen can be attributed to the dedication and talent of its members, as well as its commitment to performing the works of Bach and other Baroque composers with authenticity and passion. The ensemble continues to inspire audiences around the world with its performances, and it remains one of the most respected and admired classical music ensembles in Germany and beyond.

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