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Cappella Murensis is a Swiss classical music ensemble that specializes in performing early music. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by a group of music students from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. The founding members were all passionate about early music and wanted to create an ensemble that would focus on performing this genre of music. The ensemble's name, Cappella Murensis, is derived from the Latin word "murus," which means wall. The name is a reference to the ensemble's home base, the medieval town of Murten, Switzerland. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval walls and is a popular tourist destination. The founding members of Cappella Murensis were all students of the renowned musicologist and conductor, Michel Piguet. Piguet was a pioneer in the field of early music and was instrumental in the revival of interest in this genre of music in the 20th century. He was also a founding member of the influential early music ensemble, La Petite Bande. Under Piguet's guidance, Cappella Murensis quickly established itself as one of the leading early music ensembles in Switzerland. The ensemble's repertoire focused on music from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, with a particular emphasis on vocal music. Over the years, the ensemble has undergone several changes in membership, but it has always maintained a high standard of performance. Today, the ensemble consists of six core members, all of whom are highly skilled musicians with a deep passion for early music. The current members of Cappella Murensis are: - Anne-Catherine Bucher (soprano) - Marie-Claire Bärtschi (soprano) - Jean-Christophe Groffe (countertenor) - Jean-Christophe Groffe (tenor) - Jean-Christophe Groffe (baritone) - Jean-Christophe Groffe (bass) One of the highlights of Cappella Murensis's career was its performance at the prestigious Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in France in 1992. The festival is one of the most important classical music festivals in Europe and attracts some of the world's leading musicians and ensembles. Cappella Murensis's performance at the festival was highly acclaimed, and it helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading early music ensembles in Europe. The ensemble has since performed at many other prestigious festivals and venues, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In addition to its live performances, Cappella Murensis has also recorded several albums, which have been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The ensemble's recordings include music by composers such as Josquin des Prez, Claudio Monteverdi, and Johann Sebastian Bach. One of the ensemble's most successful recordings was its 2001 album, "Missa Pange Lingua," which featured music by the Renaissance composer, Josquin des Prez. The album received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award. Cappella Murensis has also received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 1996, the ensemble was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture, which is one of the most prestigious cultural awards in Switzerland. In 2004, the ensemble was awarded the Prix de la Ville de Fribourg, which is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the city of Fribourg.

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