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Combattimento Consort Amsterdam was founded more than 20 years ago, with Jan Willem de Vriend as the conductor from the very beginning. The ensemble has specialized in music from 1600 to 1800 featuring interpretations as close as possible to the originals but on 19th century instruments. Combattimento Consort Amsterdam tours regularly worldwide, including the U.S. Exceptional sonics! The engineers have produced an ambience close to a live recording. Dutch conductor and violinist Jan Willem de Vriend is featured on numerous previous CDs and in many recordings for radio and television. The Combattimento Consort Amsterdam is a closely-knit group of musicians who dare to take on the battle of voice against voice ? a Baroque ensemble that takes advantage of oppositions, thereby collectively creating something beautiful in which contrasts lead to an intensely pleasurable experience, bridging the gap between players and audience with its fresh musical individuality.