Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Trompeten Consort Friedemann Immer is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1995 by Friedemann Immer, a German trumpeter and musicologist, who is also the artistic director of the group. The ensemble comprises some of the finest musicians in the field of early music, including trumpeters, cornettists, and sackbut players. Friedemann Immer, who is widely regarded as one of the leading Baroque trumpet players of his generation, founded the ensemble with the aim of exploring the rich repertoire of Baroque music for brass instruments. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by some of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, and Henry Purcell. The main members of the ensemble are Friedemann Immer (trumpet), Jean-Francois Madeuf (cornetto), Bruce Dickey (cornetto), Charles Toet (sackbut), and Wim Becu (sackbut). All of these musicians are highly respected in the field of early music and have performed with some of the leading ensembles in the world. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance at the 2006 Salzburg Festival, where they performed Bach's Mass in B Minor with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and cemented the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading Baroque music ensembles in the world. The ensemble has also won several awards for their recordings, including the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for their recording of Handel's Water Music. Their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos was also highly acclaimed and received several awards, including the Gramophone Award for Best Baroque Instrumental Recording. In addition to their performances and recordings, the ensemble is also committed to education and outreach. They regularly hold masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and have collaborated with several music schools and conservatories around the world. Overall, Trompeten Consort Friedemann Immer is a highly respected and acclaimed ensemble that has made a significant contribution to the field of early music. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for the music of the Baroque era has earned them a loyal following and a place among the leading ensembles in the world.

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