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Accentus Austria is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1991 by Thomas Wimmer. The ensemble is based in Vienna, Austria, and is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music. Thomas Wimmer, a conductor and harpsichordist, founded Accentus Austria with the goal of creating a chamber orchestra that would specialize in the music of the Baroque and Classical periods. Wimmer assembled a group of talented musicians from Austria and other European countries, and the ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances. The main members of Accentus Austria have changed over the years, but the ensemble has always been made up of highly skilled musicians who are dedicated to the performance of early music. Some of the notable members of the ensemble have included violinist Gunar Letzbor, cellist Martin Rummel, and soprano Maria Jonas. Accentus Austria has performed at many of the world's most prestigious concert halls and music festivals. Some of the highlights of the ensemble's performances include a concert at the Salzburg Festival in 1995, a performance at the Musikverein in Vienna in 2001, and a tour of Japan in 2008. In addition to its live performances, Accentus Austria has also released several recordings. The ensemble's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. One of the most notable aspects of Accentus Austria's performances is the ensemble's use of historically informed performance practices. The musicians of Accentus Austria use period instruments and strive to recreate the sound and style of the music as it would have been performed during the Baroque and Classical periods. Overall, Accentus Austria is a highly respected ensemble that has made significant contributions to the performance and recording of early music. The ensemble's dedication to historically informed performance practices and its commitment to excellence have earned it a place among the world's top classical music ensembles.

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