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Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

It began as a brave display of musical sovereignty against the East German socialist regime, and now, 20 years later, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin stands tall as one of Europe's greatest period-instrument ensembles. Entering the limelight after German reunification in 1990, the group has received numerous honors, including the Cannes Festival Award, the French Diapason d'Or, the British Gramophone Award, and the Telemann Prize. Two years ago, the Akademie made its debut U.S. tour (including a thrilling appearance at Cal Performances) to exuberant critical acclaim and sold-out houses. "The performances are stylish and expressive, as well as pyrotechnically breathtaking" (The Daily Telegraph, London).

Program: Vivaldi/Concerto for Strings in G Minor; Erlebach/Overture; Graun/Concerto for Viola (gamba); Marcello/Concerto for Oboe (with ornaments by J.S. Bach); Bach/Violin Concerto in D Minor

Program Notes
Program notes are available online. [PDF]

Audio Clips
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Bach: Violin Concerto *

Video Clips
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Promo Reel *, **

* Clips listed here are representative of the artists, but may be different than what are being played as part of the Cal Performances program

** Courtesy of www.form-art.tv

Sightlines
Sat, Apr 12, 7-7:30 pm, FCC
Pre-performance talk by UC Berkeley musicologist Rebekah Ahrendt. This Sightlines event is free to all event ticket holders.