Kammermusikensemble
Kammermusikensemble, literally chamber music ensemble, is a small musical group dedicated to performing chamber music. It usually comprises two to eight musicians; the most common configuration is the string quartet (two violins, viola, cello). Other frequent formats include piano trios and quartets, wind ensembles such as wind quintets, brass ensembles, and various mixed groups. The exact size and makeup can vary according to repertoire and context.
Repertoire and performance practice centers on intimate, typically non-orchestrated works written for small ensembles. Core literature
History and context show that chamber music developed as a distinct field in the 18th century, driven