Freden (Leine) might only be a small dot on the map but the Internationale Fredener Musiktage have become an essential part of the German music festival landscape. Over the years the scenic Leine valley has turned into a sort of summer residence, where every individual artists's musical whims can draw on new strength and ispiration far from the metropolitan hustle and bustle. So it is not surprising that more and more top national and international musicians play in the Camerata Freden and join again each year to produce an exquisite festival ensemble.