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Heinrich-Schütz-Kreis Berlin is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1947 in Berlin, Germany. The ensemble is named after Heinrich Schütz, a German composer and organist who is considered one of the most important composers of the early Baroque era. The founding members of the ensemble were a group of musicians who were passionate about performing the music of Heinrich Schütz and other composers of the Baroque era. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for their high-quality performances and their dedication to preserving the music of the past. Over the years, the ensemble has had many different members, but some of the most notable include the conductor and harpsichordist Helmut Winschermann, the tenor Peter Schreier, and the bass-baritone Siegfried Lorenz. These musicians have all made significant contributions to the ensemble's sound and reputation. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance at the 1951 Berliner Festwochen, a prestigious music festival in Berlin. The ensemble's performance of Schütz's "Musikalische Exequien" was widely praised and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of Baroque music in Germany. In the years that followed, the ensemble continued to perform at major music festivals and concert halls throughout Germany and Europe. They also recorded numerous albums, including several that were dedicated to the music of Heinrich Schütz. In 1985, the ensemble was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin, a prestigious award that recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to the city of Berlin. This award was a testament to the ensemble's dedication to preserving the cultural heritage of Berlin and Germany as a whole. Today, Heinrich-Schütz-Kreis Berlin continues to perform and record music from the Baroque era and beyond. They are recognized as one of the leading ensembles in Germany and are admired for their commitment to preserving the music of the past for future generations.

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