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The Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne is a classical music ensemble based in Paris, France. Founded in 1873 by the French conductor and composer Edouard Colonne, the orchestra has a rich history of performing classical music and promoting new works by contemporary composers. Edouard Colonne was born in Bordeaux, France in 1838 and began his musical career as a violinist. He later became a conductor and founded the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne with the goal of promoting classical music in France. The orchestra quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and innovative programming. Over the years, the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne has had many notable members, including the French composer Maurice Ravel, who played piano with the orchestra in the early 1900s. Other notable members have included the French conductor Pierre Monteux and the French composer and conductor Paul Paray. The orchestra has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. They have also collaborated with many renowned soloists, including the French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the American violinist Joshua Bell. One of the highlights of the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne's history was their performance at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. The orchestra performed a series of concerts that showcased the best of French classical music, including works by Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré, and Camille Saint-Saëns. The performances were a huge success and helped to establish the orchestra as one of the premier classical music ensembles in France. In addition to their performances of classical music, the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne has also been a champion of contemporary music. They have premiered many new works by French composers, including pieces by Olivier Messiaen, Henri Dutilleux, and Pierre Boulez. Over the years, the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne has received many awards and accolades for their performances. In 2013, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of works by the French composer Florent Schmitt. They have also been awarded the Prix de l'Académie Charles Cros and the Diapason d'Or for their recordings. Today, the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne continues to be one of the premier classical music ensembles in France. They perform regularly in Paris and around the world, and their recordings are highly regarded by critics and music lovers alike. With a rich history and a commitment to promoting classical music, the Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Colonne is a true treasure of the classical music world.

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