Cologne Classical Ensemble

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The Cologne Classical Ensemble (in German: Kölner Klassik Ensemble) was formed by graduates of the Hochschule für Musik Köln in 2003. With over 30 concerts per year it has become a renowned ensemble for classical music. Founder and Artistic Director of the ensemble is Tobias Kassung. The basic formation of the Cologne Classical Ensemble consists of three violins, viola, cello, double-bass, guitar and piano. Especially their recording of classical arrangements of music by Ástor Piazzolla for Sony Classical became popular.[http://www.koelner-klassik-ensemble.de/web-components/reviews/nmz-maerz-2007.jpg Edith Rimmert: “Hommage an Vivaldi”]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} in: Neue Musikzeitung, March 2007.