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Les Musiciens du Louvre - Grenoble Chorus is a French classical music ensemble that was founded in 1982 by conductor Marc Minkowski. The group is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music, and has gained international recognition for its innovative interpretations of works by composers such as Mozart, Handel, and Rameau. The ensemble takes its name from the Musée du Louvre in Paris, where Minkowski first conducted a performance of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera Les Indes galantes in 1980. The success of this performance led Minkowski to form Les Musiciens du Louvre, with the goal of exploring the rich repertoire of French Baroque music. In its early years, the ensemble focused primarily on the music of Rameau, performing his operas and other works in France and abroad. The group quickly gained a reputation for its lively and engaging performances, which were characterized by Minkowski's energetic conducting style and the virtuosic playing of the ensemble's musicians. Over time, Les Musiciens du Louvre expanded its repertoire to include works by other composers of the Baroque and Classical periods, such as Mozart, Haydn, and Gluck. The group also began to collaborate with other artists, including singers, dancers, and actors, in order to create more elaborate and theatrical performances. One of the highlights of Les Musiciens du Louvre's early career was its performance of Rameau's opera Les Boréades at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris in 1991. This production, which featured a cast of talented singers and dancers, was widely praised for its innovative staging and musical interpretation. In the years that followed, Les Musiciens du Louvre continued to perform and record a wide range of Baroque and Classical works, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards along the way. In 2004, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Victoire de la Musique Classique award for its recording of Mozart's Requiem, and in 2008 it received the same award for its recording of Handel's Messiah. In addition to its work in the concert hall and recording studio, Les Musiciens du Louvre has also been involved in a number of educational and outreach programs. The ensemble has worked with schools and community organizations to bring classical music to a wider audience, and has also collaborated with other artists and musicians to create new works and explore new directions in the field of classical music. Today, Les Musiciens du Louvre - Grenoble Chorus continues to be one of the most respected and innovative classical music ensembles in the world. With its commitment to exploring the rich and diverse repertoire of Baroque and Classical music, and its dedication to engaging with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, the group is sure to remain a fixture of the classical music scene for many years to come.

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