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Claire Lefilliâtre is a French classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a soprano singer and harpist. Born on May 22, 1976, in Paris, France, Lefilliâtre grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a composer and her mother was a harpist, which inspired her to pursue a career in music. Lefilliâtre began her musical training at a young age, studying the harp with her mother. She later attended the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she studied the harp with Isabelle Moretti and singing with Malcolm Walker. She also studied musicology at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Lefilliâtre's career as a classical music artist began in the early 2000s, when she started performing as a soprano singer and harpist. Her unique combination of talents quickly caught the attention of audiences and critics alike, and she soon became known for her virtuosic performances and expressive interpretations of classical music. One of Lefilliâtre's early highlights as a musician was her performance in the 2003 production of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera "Les Indes Galantes" at the Opéra National de Paris. Lefilliâtre played the role of Zima, a Native American princess, and her performance was widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth. In the years that followed, Lefilliâtre continued to perform in a variety of productions and concerts, both as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Lefilliâtre has also been recognized for her contributions to classical music with a number of awards and honors. In 2006, she was awarded the Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour le chant choral, which recognizes outstanding contributions to choral music. She has also been awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France's highest honors for artists and cultural figures. In addition to her work as a performer, Lefilliâtre is also a respected music educator. She has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the École Normale de Musique de Paris, and has given masterclasses and workshops around the world. Lefilliâtre's repertoire as a classical music artist is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. She is particularly known for her interpretations of French Baroque music, and has recorded several albums of works by composers such as Jean-Philippe Rameau and Marc-Antoine Charpentier. One of Lefilliâtre's most acclaimed recordings is her 2010 album "Leçons de Ténèbres," which features works by François Couperin and Michel-Richard de Lalande. The album, which was released on the Alpha Classics label, received widespread critical acclaim and was named one of the best classical albums of the year by several publications. Lefilliâtre's most recent album, "L'Amour et la Guerre," was released in 2019 and features works by composers such as Claudio Monteverdi and Barbara Strozzi. The album, which was recorded with the ensemble La Rêveuse, has been praised for its beauty and emotional depth. Overall, Claire Lefilliâtre is a highly respected and accomplished classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music.

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