The Augsburg Early Music Ensemble, also known as the Ensemble für Frühe Musik Augsburg, is a distinguished group dedicated to the performance and revival of medieval and Renaissance music. Specializing in the rich and diverse vocal traditions of the late Middle Ages, the ensemble has carved out a niche for itself through meticulous research and spirited renditions of period works. Founded in Augsburg, Germany, their repertoire encompasses a broad spectrum of medieval European music, with an emphasis on German composers.

Among the central figures in the group's discography is the 13th-century Minnesinger Neidhart von Reuental, whose songs blend the courtly love themes of the time with more rustic and ribald elements. The group has also devoted significant attention to the works of Oswald von Wolkenstein, a late medieval poet, composer, and diplomat whose oeuvre spans both secular and spiritual domains. With their hauntingly beautiful rendering of the spiritual and mystical compositions of Hildegard of Bingen, the ensemble has further solidified its standing in the early music community, inviting modern audiences to explore the rich sonorities and textures of an era long past. Through their recordings and performances, the Augsburg Early Music Ensemble facilitates a vibrant connection to the musical past, breathing new life into the timeless works of medieval masters.

Genres

Early Music Ensemble

Minnesang

Related Artists

William Simms

Ciarlatani, I

Ensemble Für Fruhe Musik Augsburg

Giacomo Gorzanis

August Denhard

Dolores Costoyas

Neidhart von Reuental

Karl-Ernst Schröder

Crawford Young

Federico Marincola

Guillaume Morlaye

LUDWIG Orchestra

Latest Release

Vocal Music (German Courtly Song) - Neidhart Von Reuental / Monch Von Salzburg / Oswald Von Wolkenstein

Augsburg Early Music Ensemble

Album - 18 Tracks - Released January 1, 2004