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Le Concert Brisé is a French early music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The group was founded in 1999 by William Dongois, a French recorder player and musicologist, and has since become one of the most respected and sought-after ensembles in the field of early music. William Dongois was born in 1971 in Lille, France. He began playing the recorder at the age of six and went on to study at the Conservatoire National de Région de Lille. He later studied at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he specialized in early music performance practice. Dongois has performed with many of the leading early music ensembles in Europe, including Les Arts Florissants, La Petite Bande, and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. In 1999, Dongois founded Le Concert Brisé with a group of like-minded musicians who shared his passion for early music. The ensemble takes its name from the French term "concert brisé," which refers to a type of instrumental music that was popular in the Baroque era. The music was characterized by its broken or "brisé" style, in which the melody was divided among several instruments. Le Concert Brisé quickly gained a reputation for its innovative and dynamic performances of Baroque music. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Antonio Vivaldi, as well as lesser-known composers from the Baroque era. The group's performances are characterized by their virtuosity, precision, and attention to detail. One of the highlights of Le Concert Brisé's career was its performance at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Versailles in 2003. The festival is one of the most prestigious early music festivals in the world, and Le Concert Brisé's performance was widely praised for its energy and vitality. The ensemble has also performed at other major early music festivals, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht and the Tage Alter Musik in Regensburg. In addition to its live performances, Le Concert Brisé has also released several critically acclaimed recordings. The ensemble's debut album, "Concertos pour flûte et cordes," was released in 2001 and features works by Telemann and Vivaldi. The album was praised for its "sparkling" performances and "impeccable" musicianship. Le Concert Brisé has since released several other albums, including "Bach: Concertos pour clavecin" and "Telemann: Concertos pour flûte et cordes." Le Concert Brisé has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2004, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or for its recording of Telemann's "Concertos pour flûte et cordes." The Diapason d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world and is awarded to recordings that are deemed to be of exceptional quality. Le Concert Brisé continues to be one of the most respected and innovative early music ensembles in the world. The group's commitment to excellence and its passion for Baroque music have earned it a devoted following among music lovers and critics alike. With its virtuosic performances and meticulous attention to detail, Le Concert Brisé is sure to remain a fixture in the world of early music for many years to come.

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