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Chorale Philippe-Gaillard is a renowned classical music artist that has captivated audiences around the world with their stunning performances. The choir was founded in 1978 by Philippe Gaillard, a French conductor and composer, who had a passion for choral music. Over the years, the choir has grown in size and reputation, becoming one of the most respected choral ensembles in Europe. Philippe Gaillard was born in 1947 in the city of Lyon, France. He showed an early interest in music and began studying piano at the age of six. As he grew older, he became more interested in choral music and began singing in various choirs in his hometown. He went on to study music at the Conservatoire de Lyon, where he focused on choral conducting and composition. After completing his studies, Gaillard began working as a conductor and composer, and in 1978, he founded the Chorale Philippe-Gaillard. The choir started with just a handful of singers, but it quickly grew in size and reputation. Gaillard's vision for the choir was to create a group that could perform a wide range of choral music, from early music to contemporary works. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1982. The performance was a huge success and helped to establish the choir's reputation as a leading choral ensemble. Over the years, the choir has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Philharmonie de Paris. In addition to their performances, the Chorale Philippe-Gaillard has also released several recordings over the years. Their first recording, released in 1985, was a collection of French choral music from the 16th and 17th centuries. The recording was well-received by critics and helped to establish the choir's reputation as a leading interpreter of early music. Over the years, the choir has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 1992, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Bach's Mass in B Minor. They have also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, the highest award for classical music recordings in France, for their recordings of works by Monteverdi and Brahms. One of the most memorable performances by the Chorale Philippe-Gaillard was their performance of Mozart's Requiem in 2006. The performance took place at the Basilique de Saint-Denis, a historic church in the suburbs of Paris. The choir was joined by the Orchestre National de France and a group of soloists, and the performance was broadcast live on French television. The performance was a huge success and helped to cement the choir's reputation as one of the leading choral ensembles in Europe. In addition to their performances and recordings, the Chorale Philippe-Gaillard has also been involved in a number of educational and outreach programs over the years. They have worked with schools and community groups to promote choral music and have also organized workshops and masterclasses for young singers. Today, the Chorale Philippe-Gaillard continues to be one of the most respected choral ensembles in Europe. They have performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors and have recorded a wide range of choral music, from early music to contemporary works.

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