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Plural Ensemble is a contemporary classical music group based in Madrid, Spain. The ensemble was founded in 1990 by composer and conductor Fabián Panisello, who remains its artistic director to this day. Over the years, Plural Ensemble has become one of the most important contemporary music groups in Spain, known for its innovative programming and commitment to promoting new music. The birth of Plural Ensemble can be traced back to Panisello's desire to create a group that would focus on contemporary music and provide a platform for young composers to showcase their work. In the early years, the ensemble consisted of a small group of musicians who shared Panisello's vision and were willing to take risks in order to bring new music to audiences. One of the early highlights of Plural Ensemble's career was its participation in the 1992 World Music Days festival, which was held in Madrid that year. The festival, which is organized by the International Society for Contemporary Music, is one of the most prestigious events in the contemporary music world, and Plural Ensemble's inclusion was a significant recognition of the group's talent and potential. In the years that followed, Plural Ensemble continued to grow and develop, adding new members and expanding its repertoire. The group's commitment to contemporary music was unwavering, and it became known for its innovative programming, which often featured works by young and emerging composers alongside established masters of the genre. One of the most significant moments in Plural Ensemble's history came in 2007, when the group was invited to perform at the Venice Biennale, one of the most important contemporary art events in the world. The ensemble's performance was a critical and popular success, and it helped to raise the group's profile both in Spain and internationally. Since then, Plural Ensemble has continued to perform at major festivals and venues around the world, including the Donaueschingen Festival in Germany, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in the UK, and the Festival Internacional Cervantino in Mexico. The group has also collaborated with some of the most important composers of our time, including Helmut Lachenmann, Brian Ferneyhough, and Salvatore Sciarrino. In addition to its performances, Plural Ensemble has also been recognized for its recordings. The group has released several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of works by Spanish composer Ramón Lazkano, which was awarded the Spanish National Music Prize in 2014. Throughout its history, Plural Ensemble has remained committed to promoting new music and supporting young composers. The group has commissioned and premiered numerous works by emerging composers, and it has also established a composition competition, which has helped to launch the careers of several young composers. In recognition of its contributions to the contemporary music world, Plural Ensemble has received numerous awards and honors over the years. In 2010, the group was awarded the Spanish National Music Prize for its contributions to contemporary music, and in 2015, it was awarded the Gold Medal for Fine Arts by the Spanish government. Today, Plural Ensemble remains one of the most important contemporary music groups in Spain and a leading force in the international contemporary music scene.

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