# Goldberg Ensemble

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The '''Goldberg Ensemble''' is a string ensemble formed in 1982 in [Manchester](/source/Manchester), [UK](/source/United_Kingdom). The group also performs as a [chamber orchestra](/source/chamber_orchestra), a festival [opera company](/source/opera_company), a chamber ensemble, and a contemporary ensemble.

Since its formation, the group has toured internationally, performing in [Europe](/source/Europe), [South America](/source/South_America), [China](/source/China), [Macau](/source/Macau), and [the Azores](/source/the_Azores). The ensemble has appeared throughout the world on [television](/source/television) and [radio](/source/radio) and has given concerts in many locations from the [Palace of Holyroodhouse](/source/Palace_of_Holyroodhouse) in [Edinburgh](/source/Edinburgh) to the [Manaus Opera House](/source/Manaus_Opera_House) in the [Brazil](/source/Brazil)ian rainforest.

In recent years, the ensemble has performed annually at the Whitworth Coffee Concert series in Manchester and has toured nationally as part of their Contemporary series. The Ensemble has produced a number of recordings of both classical and contemporary works, initially under the [Meridian](/source/Meridian_(record_label)) label, and more recently with [Naxos Records](/source/Naxos_Records).

Artistic direction of the Goldberg Ensemble has recently been taken over by the violinist, David Adams.

The Goldberg Ensemble archive is held at the University of Huddersfield in the Archives and Special Collections.

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