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Choral

 

The Dresdner Kammerchor is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Dresden, Germany. Founded in 1985 by Hans-Christoph Rademann, the choir has become one of the most respected and sought-after ensembles in the world of classical music. Hans-Christoph Rademann, a renowned conductor and musicologist, founded the Dresdner Kammerchor with the aim of creating a professional choir that would specialize in the performance of early music. The choir quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional musicianship and attention to detail, and soon began to attract some of the most talented singers in Germany. Over the years, the Dresdner Kammerchor has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Salzburg Festival, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The choir has also collaborated with some of the most respected conductors and orchestras in the world, including Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of the highlights of the Dresdner Kammerchor's career was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion at the Salzburg Festival in 2000. The performance was widely praised for its emotional intensity and musical precision, and cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest ensembles in the world. In addition to their performances of early music, the Dresdner Kammerchor has also gained acclaim for their performances of contemporary music. The choir has premiered works by some of the most respected composers of our time, including Arvo Pärt, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Wolfgang Rihm. The Dresdner Kammerchor has won numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the Echo Klassik Award for their recording of Bach's St. John Passion in 2003. The choir has also been praised for their recordings of works by Handel, Mendelssohn, and Schütz, among others. Today, the Dresdner Kammerchor continues to be one of the most respected and sought-after ensembles in the world of classical music. Under the leadership of Hans-Christoph Rademann, the choir remains committed to the highest standards of musicianship and artistic excellence, and continues to inspire audiences around the world with their performances of early and contemporary music.

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