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The Uri Caine Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1997 by American pianist and composer Uri Caine. The ensemble is known for its unique blend of classical, jazz, and world music, and has gained critical acclaim for its innovative approach to classical music. Uri Caine was born in Philadelphia in 1956 and began playing piano at a young age. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania and the Manhattan School of Music, and began his career as a jazz pianist in the 1980s. Caine quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative musician, and began to experiment with blending jazz and classical music. In 1997, Caine formed the Uri Caine Ensemble, which consisted of a group of musicians who shared his interest in blending different genres of music. The ensemble's first album, "Urlicht/Primal Light," was released in 1997 and featured a mix of classical and jazz compositions. Over the years, the Uri Caine Ensemble has undergone several personnel changes, but has always maintained its commitment to blending different genres of music. The ensemble's current lineup includes Uri Caine on piano, Mark Helias on bass, Clarence Penn on drums, and Chris Speed on saxophone and clarinet. One of the highlights of the Uri Caine Ensemble's career was their performance at the 2003 Venice Biennale. The ensemble performed a piece called "The Goldberg Variations," which was a reimagining of Johann Sebastian Bach's famous composition. Caine's version of the piece incorporated elements of jazz, world music, and electronic music, and was hailed as a groundbreaking work of musical fusion. The Uri Caine Ensemble has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles over the years. In 2006, the ensemble collaborated with the Arditti Quartet on an album called "The Othello Syndrome," which featured a mix of classical and jazz compositions. The ensemble has also collaborated with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Metropole Orkest. In addition to their performances and collaborations, the Uri Caine Ensemble has also received a number of awards and accolades over the years. In 2000, the ensemble won the German Record Critics' Award for their album "Mahler: Dark Flame," which featured Caine's arrangements of Gustav Mahler's music. The ensemble has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Best Classical Crossover Album for their album "The Othello Syndrome." Overall, the Uri Caine Ensemble has established itself as one of the most innovative and exciting classical music ensembles of the past few decades. With their unique blend of classical, jazz, and world music, the ensemble has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in classical music and has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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