Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin (Recorder Ensemble)

Founded: 1992 (?) - Berlin, Germany

The number three has always had a magic symbolism. It is considered a sacred number by many peoples. The composition with three voices in its transparency and clarity places the highest demands on composers and players. In the 16th century, a sophisticated art of recorder playing meets a wealth of three-part compositions. A unique ensemble sound is produced which can merge into one the independence of the vote with a wealth of timbre and articulation nuances and brilliant virtuosity.

Starting from this heyday of recorder ensembles open Irmhild Beutler, Martin Ripper and Sylvia C. Rosin have a stylistically wide-ranging repertoire for their trio. More than 30 different instruments of the recorder family are used. Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin (= EDB) delights the audience with tonal refinements from seven centuries, including their own compositions and arrangements. Since 1999 a series of shett music for recorder trios has been published by Universal Edition Wien, since 2002 the Workshop Bassblockflöte – Bassblockflöte in ensemble playing. In 1997 the CD "Fantasia" appeared; in 1999 the CD "Chips 'n' Chocolate" on Hänssler Classic; and in 2004 "Pastyme with Good Companye" on Chandos / Chaconne. In 1992, the recorder trio won the 1st Prize of the Chamber Music Competition of the Hochschule der Künste Berlin and in 1998 the Ensemble Competition of the International Recorder Symposium Calw.

Members:

Irmhild Beutler
Martin Ripper
Sylvia C. Rosin

"Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin is the name given to the three award-winning university graduates and symbolizes the harmony concept of the triad in their comprehensive sense of the word" Three-Unity "should be called their CD debut blows up all the previously present trio of dancers on recorders. Homogeneity, purity of intonation Melody, rhythm, perfection of all possible (even "impossible") brass tricks to playful humor and humor increase the overall program to a nonplusultra of versatility and fun. " - Fono Forum

Photo 01: Sylvia C. Rosin, Martin Ripper, Irmhild Beutler

Photo 02: Martin Ripper, Sylvia C. Rosin, Irmhild Beutler

Photo 11: Ensemble Dreiklang Barock: Sylvia C. Rosin, Sabine Erdmann, James Bush, Irmhild Beutler

Photo 21: Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin 1999

Photo 22: Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin 1998

Photo 23: Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin 1998

Source: Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin Website, English translation by Aryeh Oron (July 2019); Phototo 01, 02, 11: Steffen Jänicke; Photos 21-22: Bettina Keller
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (July 2019)

Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin: Short History | Bach Discography: Recordings of Instrumental Works

Links to other Sites

Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin (Official Website) [German]