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Musica Antiqua Amsterdam is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Baroque period. The ensemble was founded in 1979 by the Dutch recorder player and conductor, Frans Brüggen. Brüggen was a pioneer in the early music movement and was known for his innovative approach to performing Baroque music. The ensemble's main members included Frans Brüggen, who played the recorder and conducted the ensemble, and a group of talented musicians who played a variety of Baroque instruments, including the harpsichord, violin, viola da gamba, and lute. The ensemble's musicians were known for their technical skill and their ability to bring the music of the Baroque period to life. Musica Antiqua Amsterdam quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional performances of Baroque music. The ensemble's first major performance was in 1981 at the Holland Festival, where they performed a program of music by Johann Sebastian Bach. The performance was a huge success and helped to establish Musica Antiqua Amsterdam as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in the world. Over the years, Musica Antiqua Amsterdam performed at many of the world's leading music festivals and concert halls. They were regular performers at the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble also toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, performing in countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea. One of the highlights of Musica Antiqua Amsterdam's career was their performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1989. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it remains one of the ensemble's most popular recordings. The ensemble also recorded many other albums of Baroque music, including works by Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann. Musica Antiqua Amsterdam received many awards and accolades throughout their career. In 1982, they were awarded the prestigious Edison Award for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The ensemble also received the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis and the Grand Prix du Disque for their recordings of Baroque music. Sadly, Musica Antiqua Amsterdam disbanded in 2006 following the death of Frans Brüggen. However, their legacy lives on through their recordings and the many musicians who were inspired by their innovative approach to performing Baroque music. Musica Antiqua Amsterdam remains one of the most important ensembles in the history of early music, and their contributions to the field will be remembered for many years to come.

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