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The European Union Baroque Orchestra (EUBO) is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The orchestra was founded in 1985 by Roy Goodman, a British conductor and violinist, with the aim of providing young musicians from across Europe with the opportunity to perform and develop their skills in the field of Baroque music. The founding of the EUBO was a response to the growing interest in Baroque music in the 1980s, which was fueled by the emergence of historically informed performance practices. This movement sought to revive the original sound and style of Baroque music by using period instruments and playing techniques. The EUBO was one of the first ensembles to embrace this approach, and it quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and innovative programming. Over the years, the EUBO has attracted some of the most talented young musicians from across Europe, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the classical music world. The orchestra has also worked with some of the most respected conductors and soloists in the field of Baroque music, including Ton Koopman, Andrew Manze, and Rachel Podger. One of the highlights of the EUBO's early years was its participation in the 1986 Festival of Flanders, where it performed alongside the renowned Collegium Vocale Gent under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe. This performance was widely praised for its energy, precision, and musicality, and it helped to establish the EUBO as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. In the years that followed, the EUBO continued to build its reputation through a series of successful tours and recordings. One of its most notable recordings was a 1991 album of Handel's Water Music, which was praised for its lively and engaging performances. The orchestra also performed at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. In 2000, the EUBO was awarded the prestigious European Cultural Heritage Prize in recognition of its contribution to the preservation and promotion of European cultural heritage. This award was a testament to the orchestra's commitment to excellence and its dedication to the performance of Baroque music. In recent years, the EUBO has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of Baroque music performance. In 2016, the orchestra launched a new initiative called EUBO Mobile Baroque Academy, which aims to bring Baroque music to new audiences across Europe. This initiative involves a series of workshops, masterclasses, and concerts in different cities and towns, and it has been widely praised for its educational and cultural impact. Today, the EUBO remains one of the most respected and innovative Baroque ensembles in Europe. Its commitment to excellence, its dedication to the performance of Baroque music, and its innovative programming continue to inspire and delight audiences across the continent and beyond.

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