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The Taffanel Wind Quintet is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over four decades. The quintet was founded in 1976 by five talented musicians who shared a passion for chamber music and a desire to explore the rich repertoire of wind quintets. The founding members of the Taffanel Wind Quintet were Jean-Pierre Rampal (flute), Maxence Larrieu (oboe), Maurice Bourgue (clarinet), Jacques Lancelot (bassoon), and Gilbert Audin (French horn). Each member of the quintet was a highly accomplished musician in their own right, with a wealth of experience performing with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and ensembles. The quintet was named after Paul Taffanel, a French flautist and conductor who is widely regarded as the founder of the modern French school of flute playing. Taffanel was a pioneer in the development of the wind quintet as a chamber music genre, and his compositions and arrangements for the ensemble are still widely performed today. From the outset, the Taffanel Wind Quintet set out to establish themselves as one of the world's leading ensembles for wind quintet music. They quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional musicianship, technical precision, and innovative programming, which combined classic works from the wind quintet repertoire with lesser-known pieces and contemporary compositions. Over the years, the Taffanel Wind Quintet has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have also collaborated with some of the world's leading composers, including Luciano Berio, György Ligeti, and Karlheinz Stockhausen, and have premiered numerous works written specifically for the ensemble. One of the highlights of the Taffanel Wind Quintet's career was their performance at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The quintet was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the games, where they played a specially commissioned piece by American composer John Williams. The performance was watched by millions of people around the world and helped to raise the profile of the quintet on the international stage. The Taffanel Wind Quintet has also been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades throughout their career. In 1982, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of the wind quintets of Mozart and Beethoven, and in 1990 they were awarded the Victoire de la Musique, France's highest musical honor. Despite changes in personnel over the years, the Taffanel Wind Quintet has remained committed to their mission of promoting the wind quintet as a chamber music genre and exploring the full range of its repertoire. Today, the ensemble continues to perform regularly and to inspire audiences with their exceptional musicianship and innovative programming.

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