Role

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Ensemble

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Ensemble Claude Goudimel is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Renaissance and Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1986 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for early music and a desire to explore the rich repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble takes its name from Claude Goudimel, a French composer of the Renaissance period who is best known for his choral music. Goudimel was a pioneer of the Protestant hymn, and his music was widely used in the Protestant churches of France during the 16th century. The founding members of Ensemble Claude Goudimel were all experienced musicians who had previously performed with other early music ensembles. They included Jean-Pierre Canihac (cornet), Jean-Pierre Drouet (percussion), Jean-Louis Matinier (accordion), and Jean-Pierre Rampal (flute). Over the years, the ensemble has expanded to include other musicians, but the core group of founding members has remained the same. Ensemble Claude Goudimel has performed extensively throughout Europe and North America, and has become known for its innovative and engaging performances of early music. The ensemble's repertoire includes music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as contemporary works that are inspired by early music. One of the highlights of Ensemble Claude Goudimel's career was its performance at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Lamèque in Canada in 1992. The festival is one of the most prestigious early music festivals in North America, and the ensemble's performance was widely praised for its virtuosity and musicality. In addition to its live performances, Ensemble Claude Goudimel has also recorded several albums of early music. Its first album, "Musique de la Renaissance," was released in 1988 and featured music by composers such as Josquin des Prez and Orlando di Lasso. The album was well-received by critics and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading early music ensembles in Europe. Over the years, Ensemble Claude Goudimel has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 1995, the ensemble was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for its album "Musique de la Renaissance." The award is one of the most prestigious in the classical music world, and is given to the best recordings of the year in various categories. Ensemble Claude Goudimel has also been recognized for its contributions to the early music world. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the Prix de la Fondation de France for its work in promoting early music and bringing it to a wider audience. Today, Ensemble Claude Goudimel continues to perform and record music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as contemporary works that are inspired by early music. The ensemble's innovative and engaging performances have helped to bring early music to a wider audience, and its recordings have become classics in the early music repertoire.

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