B-Five Recorder Consort is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music using recorders. The group was founded in 1999 by five recorder players who shared a passion for the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The founding members of the ensemble were Anna Besson, Brice Sailly, Carine Tinney, Claire Michon, and Louis Capeille. Anna Besson, who plays the soprano recorder, is the artistic director of the ensemble. She studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and has won several awards for her performances. Brice Sailly, who plays the alto recorder, is also a composer and arranger. He has worked with many other ensembles and has recorded several albums. Carine Tinney, who plays the tenor recorder, is a specialist in early music and has performed with many other ensembles. Claire Michon, who plays the bass recorder, is also a specialist in early music and has performed with many other ensembles. Louis Capeille, who plays the great bass recorder, is a specialist in early music and has performed with many other ensembles. The ensemble's name, B-Five, comes from the fact that there were five founding members whose names all began with the letter "B". The group's repertoire includes music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as contemporary music written for recorders. The ensemble performs on a variety of recorders, including soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and great bass recorders. B-Five Recorder Consort has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world. Some of the highlights of the ensemble's performances include their appearance at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Pontoise in France, where they performed music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann. The ensemble has also performed at the Festival de Musique Ancienne de Callas in France, where they performed music by William Byrd and John Dowland. In addition to their performances, B-Five Recorder Consort has also recorded several albums. Their first album, "B-Five Recorder Consort", was released in 2002 and features music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Antonio Vivaldi. The ensemble's second album, "B-Five Recorder Consort II", was released in 2005 and features music by William Byrd, John Dowland, and Thomas Tallis. The ensemble's third album, "B-Five Recorder Consort III", was released in 2008 and features music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Antonio Vivaldi. B-Five Recorder Consort has received several awards for their performances and recordings. In 2003, the ensemble won the First Prize at the International Early Music Competition in Bruges, Belgium. The ensemble was also awarded the Diapason d'Or for their recording of music by William Byrd and John Dowland. In conclusion, B-Five Recorder Consort is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music using recorders. The ensemble was founded in 1999 by five recorder players who shared a passion for the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble's repertoire includes music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as contemporary music written for recorders. The ensemble has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world and has recorded several albums.

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