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Les Buffardins is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1991 by flutist Frank Theuns and harpsichordist Richte van der Meer. The group takes its name from the French word "buffardin," which means "a person who plays the bassoon." The ensemble's repertoire includes works by composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann. The main members of Les Buffardins are Frank Theuns (flute), Richte van der Meer (harpsichord), and several other musicians who join the ensemble for specific performances. Theuns is a renowned flutist who has performed with many other Baroque ensembles, including La Petite Bande and Collegium Vocale Gent. Van der Meer is a harpsichordist who has also performed with many other Baroque ensembles, including Musica Antiqua Köln and La Petite Bande. Les Buffardins has performed at many major music festivals and concert halls around the world, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Festival de Saintes in France, and the Wigmore Hall in London. The ensemble has also recorded several albums, including "Bach: Flute Sonatas" and "Telemann: Concertos and Sonatas." One of the highlights of Les Buffardins' career was their performance at the 2006 Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht. The ensemble performed a program of works by Telemann, including his Concerto for Flute and Recorder in E minor and his Concerto for Flute and Violin in A major. The performance was praised by critics for its virtuosity and musicality. Another highlight of Les Buffardins' career was their performance at the 2010 Festival de Saintes in France. The ensemble performed a program of works by Bach, including his Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and his Orchestral Suite No. 2. The performance was praised by critics for its precision and clarity. Les Buffardins has received several awards and honors for their performances and recordings. In 2002, the ensemble won the Diapason d'Or award for their recording of Telemann's Concertos and Sonatas. In 2008, the ensemble won the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Bach's Flute Sonatas. Overall, Les Buffardins is a highly respected ensemble in the world of Baroque music. Their virtuosic performances and recordings have earned them a loyal following of fans and critics alike.

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