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Ensemble Zero is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2008 in Italy. The ensemble is known for its unique approach to classical music, which combines traditional classical music with contemporary music and improvisation. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its innovative and experimental performances, which have earned it critical acclaim and numerous awards. The founding members of Ensemble Zero were Francesco Dillon, Stefano Scodanibbio, and Emanuele Torquati. Dillon is a cellist who has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the London Sinfonietta and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. Scodanibbio was a composer and double bass player who was known for his experimental approach to music. Torquati is a pianist who has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. The ensemble's name, Ensemble Zero, reflects its commitment to exploring new and uncharted territory in classical music. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by contemporary composers such as John Cage, Morton Feldman, and Giacinto Scelsi, as well as classical works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. One of the highlights of Ensemble Zero's early career was its performance at the 2009 Venice Biennale. The ensemble performed a program of contemporary music that included works by Scodanibbio, Cage, and Feldman. The performance was well-received by critics and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as an innovative and experimental group. In 2010, Ensemble Zero released its debut album, "ZeroPlus," which featured works by Scodanibbio, Feldman, and Scelsi. The album was praised for its adventurous and daring approach to classical music and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the most exciting and innovative groups in contemporary classical music. Over the years, Ensemble Zero has collaborated with a number of leading musicians and composers, including the composer and pianist Michael Nyman and the composer and conductor Pierre Boulez. The ensemble has also performed at some of the world's leading music festivals, including the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and the Festival d'Automne à Paris. In 2014, Ensemble Zero was awarded the prestigious Kranichsteiner Musikpreis, which is awarded to young musicians and ensembles who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical music. The award helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative groups in contemporary classical music. Today, Ensemble Zero continues to push the boundaries of classical music with its innovative and experimental approach. The ensemble's commitment to exploring new and uncharted territory in classical music has earned it critical acclaim and numerous awards, and it is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative groups in contemporary classical music.

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