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Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Founded in Berlin in 1982, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin is a German orchestra specializing in baroque and classical chamber music, often performing without a conductor and comprising about 30 core musicians.
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About
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Berlin chamber music ensemble, specializing in baroque and classical repertoire.
Over 200 studio and live recordings; renowned for authentic baroque performances, tracked in CD and digital formats.
The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin is recognized for its focused interpretation of baroque and classical works. The ensemble adapts its size from intimate baroque chamber groups of around eight musicians up to larger symphonic formations of approximately 45 players depending on the repertoire. With more than 200 releases spanning studio and live recordings, their discography covers concertos, oratorios, and suites from notable baroque composers. Their performances often emphasize historically informed practices, performed mostly without a conductor.
While most of their releases are available on CD and digital formats, they have limited vinyl presence. The ensemble plays an important role in the German classical music scene, regularly performing roughly 100 concerts annually.
Discography
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Arcana · 2024Bach's Roots - Early Influences On The Young Master
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Harmonia Mundi · 2022Mass In B Minor
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Harmonia Mundi · 2021Brandenburg Concertos
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Harmonia Mundi · 2019Oboe Concertos, Symphonies Wq. 180 & 181
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Harmonia Mundi · 2019Violin Concertos (Sinfonias · Overture · Sonatas)
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Harmonia Mundi · 2016Johannes-Passion
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Harmonia Mundi · 2008Orchestral Suites
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Harmonia Mundi France · 2007Doubles Concertos
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Naïve · 2006Les Sept Dernières Paroles Du Christ
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Harmonia Mundi France · 2005Ouvertüren / Music For The Hamburg Opera
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Harmonia Mundi · 2003Orpheus
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Harmonia Mundi · 2002Arias For Farinelli
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Harmonia Mundi · 1999La Chasse, Tragikomische Suite, Admirals-Ouvertüre, Alsterouvertüre, La Musette
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Harmonia Mundi · 1999Stabat Mater
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Harmonia Mundi France · 1998Brandenburgische Konzerte No.2, 4, 6
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Harmonia Mundi France · 1997Ouvertüren - Suites D'Orchestre Nos 1 & 3
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Harmonia Mundi France · 1996Ouvertüren / Quatre Suites BWV 1066-69
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Berlin Classics · 1994Jephtha
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Berlin Classics · 1992Musik Am Berliner Hof / Musik At The Berlin Court / Musique Á La Cour De Berlin
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ETERNA · 1988Telemann / Blavet / Geminiani
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Harmonia Mundi France · Symphonies Op.35, 41 & 42
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Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin's career.
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Concerto n°5 en Ré majeur BWV 1050: I. Allegro
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Concerto n°5 en Ré majeur BWV 1050: II. Affettuoso
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Concerto n°5 en Ré majeur BWV 1050: III. Allegro
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I. [Ohne Satzbezeichnung]
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iii. allegro
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ii. adagio
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I. Allegro
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II. Andante
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01Formation
Founded in 1982 in Berlin
The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin was established in 1982 in Berlin, forming a core of about 30 musicians dedicated to historically informed baroque and classical performance.
02Performance Practice
Playing mostly without a conductor
The ensemble is known for performing most of their repertoire without the direction of a conductor, emphasizing a collaborative and chamber music approach to baroque works.
03Concerts
Approximately 100 concerts per year
The orchestra regularly performs around 100 concerts annually, varying the size of the ensemble from small chamber groups to larger symphonic textures depending on the program.
04Discography
More than 200 releases across formats
Their discography includes studio and live albums covering key baroque repertoire such as Brandenburg Concertos, Mass in B Minor, and Oboe Concertos, mainly released on CD and digital platforms.
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FAQ
FAQ: Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who comprises the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin?
The ensemble consists of about 30 core musicians specializing in baroque chamber and orchestral music.
When was the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin founded?
The orchestra was founded in 1982 in Berlin, Germany.
What musical styles does the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin specialize in?
The group is renowned for performances of baroque and classical repertoire, often emphasizing historically informed practice.
Does the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin perform with a conductor?
They frequently perform without a conductor, following a tradition of collaborative chamber music interpretation.
Are there vinyl records available from the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin?
Vinyl releases are scarce or not widely documented; most of their recorded output appears on CD and digital formats.
How many concerts does the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin perform each year?
They typically hold about 100 concerts annually, primarily in German venues.
Can I find Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin albums in French classical music stores?
The ensemble's recordings are distributed internationally and may be available in French classical music retailers, especially CDs and digital formats.
Are there any known live recordings of the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin?
Yes, their discography includes live albums featuring baroque concertos and chamber music recordings.
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Last updated: 04/07/2026