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Concerts de Paris Orchestra
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Concerts de Paris Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1995 in Paris, France. The orchestra was established by a group of young musicians who shared a passion for classical music and a desire to create a new and innovative ensemble that would bring classical music to a wider audience. The founding members of the orchestra included violinist and conductor Jean-Philippe Audoli, cellist and conductor Jean-Philippe Martignoni, and pianist and conductor Jean-Philippe Collard. These three musicians were joined by a number of other talented musicians from around the world, including violinist and concertmaster Laurent Korcia, violist Gérard Caussé, and cellist Gautier Capuçon. From the beginning, Concerts de Paris Orchestra was committed to performing a wide range of classical music, from the Baroque era to contemporary works. The orchestra quickly gained a reputation for its innovative programming and its ability to bring new life to familiar works. One of the highlights of Concerts de Paris Orchestra's early years was its performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in 1997. The orchestra was joined by a chorus of over 200 singers, and the performance was hailed as a triumph by critics and audiences alike. Over the years, Concerts de Paris Orchestra has continued to perform a wide range of classical music, including works by Mozart, Bach, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. The orchestra has also commissioned new works from contemporary composers, including Pierre Boulez and Kaija Saariaho. In addition to its regular concert series in Paris, Concerts de Paris Orchestra has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. One of the most memorable performances in Concerts de Paris Orchestra's history took place in 2003, when the orchestra performed Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection," at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The performance was conducted by Jean-Philippe Audoli and featured soloists Nathalie Dessay and Véronique Gens. The concert was broadcast live on French television and was watched by millions of viewers around the world. Over the years, Concerts de Paris Orchestra has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2001, the orchestra was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Brahms' Symphony No. 1. The orchestra has also been praised for its recordings of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Today, Concerts de Paris Orchestra continues to be one of the most innovative and exciting classical music ensembles in the world. The orchestra's commitment to bringing classical music to a wider audience and its dedication to performing a wide range of works from different eras and styles has made it a favorite of music lovers around the world.
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