Das Leipziger Concerto Vocale (Vocal Ensemble)

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Das Leipziger Concerto Vocale (Vocal Ensemble)
Founded: 1983 - Leipzig, Germany
Das Leipziger Concerto Vocale (The Concerto Vocale of Leipzig), founded in 1983 by Gotthold Schwarz, specializes mainly in concerts of ancient music The ensemble, comprising twenty-five singers, has travelled a great deal both in Germany and abroad. Together with the Orchestra of Saxony, the Concerto Vocale specializes in Baroque music, using original techniques. They have founded a series of Sunday masses, the Leipziger Kantaten Gottesdienste, following the Protestant ritual of J.S. Bach's rime. The ensemble has been invited in 1994 to take part in the inaugural concert of the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition. The Concerto Vocale has taken part in numerous radio broadcasts and several records.

Source: Liner notes to the CD ‘J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 180, 49, 115’ conducted by Christophe Coin (Astrée Auvidis, 1994) Contributed by Aryeh Oron (April 2003)
Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works
Conductor	As	Works
Christophe Coin	Choir	BWV 85, BWV 115, BWV 175, BWV 180, BWV 183
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