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The Canadian Guitar Quartet is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over two decades. The quartet was founded in 1999 by four accomplished guitarists, Julien Bisaillon, Renaud Côté-Giguère, Bruno Roussel, and Louis Trépanier, who shared a passion for classical guitar music. The quartet's founding members all had impressive backgrounds in music. Julien Bisaillon had studied at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal and had won numerous awards, including the prestigious Prix d'Europe. Renaud Côté-Giguère had also studied at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal and had won several international competitions. Bruno Roussel had studied at the Université de Montréal and had performed extensively throughout Canada and Europe. Louis Trépanier had studied at the Université Laval and had performed with several orchestras in Canada. The quartet's unique sound and exceptional musicianship quickly gained them a following, and they began performing at festivals and concert halls across Canada and the United States. In 2001, they released their debut album, "Canadian Guitar Quartet," which received critical acclaim and helped to establish them as one of the premier classical guitar ensembles in the world. Over the years, the Canadian Guitar Quartet has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. They have also collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians in the classical music world, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In addition to their impressive performance schedule, the Canadian Guitar Quartet has also received numerous awards and accolades for their exceptional musicianship. In 2005, they were awarded the Opus Prize for Concert of the Year in the category "Musique actuelle, électroacoustique" for their performance of "Guitaremania" at the Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville. They were also nominated for a Juno Award in 2007 for their album "Allegro," which was recorded with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. The quartet's repertoire is diverse and includes works by some of the most renowned composers in the classical music world, including Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. They also perform works by contemporary composers, including Andrew Staniland and Patrick Roux. In addition to their performances, the Canadian Guitar Quartet is also committed to music education and has conducted masterclasses and workshops for aspiring guitarists across Canada and the United States. They have also released several instructional DVDs, including "The Canadian Guitar Quartet: Live in Concert," which features performances and commentary on their repertoire. Despite their success and acclaim, the Canadian Guitar Quartet remains committed to their passion for classical guitar music and their dedication to sharing it with audiences around the world. Their exceptional musicianship and unique sound continue to captivate audiences and inspire aspiring guitarists everywhere.

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