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The Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1982. The ensemble is known for its exceptional performances of classical music, and it has become one of the most respected ensembles in the Netherlands. The founding members of the Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam were violinist Vera Beths, violist Jürgen Kussmaul, cellist Anner Bylsma, and pianist Stanley Hoogland. These four musicians had previously played together in various other ensembles, and they decided to form the Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam in order to focus on their shared passion for classical music. Over the years, the Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam has had several changes in its membership, but it has always maintained a high level of musical excellence. Some of the ensemble's most notable members have included violinist Janine Jansen, cellist Pieter Wispelwey, and pianist Ronald Brautigam. The Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. The ensemble has also performed at numerous music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. One of the highlights of the Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam's career was its performance of Mozart's Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam in 1983. This performance was widely praised by critics and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the finest classical music ensembles in the world. In addition to its performances, the Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam has also received numerous awards and accolades for its contributions to classical music. In 1986, the ensemble was awarded the Dutch Music Prize, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a musician in the Netherlands. The ensemble has also been awarded the Edison Classical Music Award, the Prix Caecilia, and the Diapason d'Or. The Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam has recorded several albums over the years, including recordings of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms. These recordings have been widely praised for their musicality and technical excellence, and they have helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the finest classical music ensembles in the world. Despite its many achievements, the Amadeus Ensemble, Rotterdam remains committed to its mission of bringing classical music to audiences around the world. The ensemble continues to perform regularly, and it remains one of the most respected and beloved classical music ensembles in the world.

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