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Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre was a French classical music ensemble that was founded in the mid-20th century. The ensemble was led by Eddie Barclay, a French record producer and founder of the Barclay Records label. Barclay was born in 1921 in Paris, France, and began his career in the music industry as a pianist and composer. In the early 1950s, Barclay founded his own record label, Barclay Records, which quickly became one of the most successful record labels in France. In addition to producing and promoting popular music, Barclay was also interested in classical music and began assembling a group of talented musicians to form his own classical music ensemble. The ensemble, which was known as Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre, consisted of some of the most talented classical musicians in France. The ensemble's main members included violinist Christian Ferras, cellist Maurice Gendron, and pianist Samson François, among others. Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional performances of classical music, and they became one of the most sought-after ensembles in France. The ensemble performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Salle Pleyel. One of the highlights of Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre's career was their performance at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. The ensemble performed the score for the film Les Amants de Montparnasse, which was directed by Jacques Becker. The performance was a huge success, and it helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the best classical music ensembles in France. In addition to their performances, Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre also recorded several albums of classical music. Their recordings were highly acclaimed, and they received numerous awards and accolades for their work. One of their most successful albums was their recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, which featured pianist Samson François. Despite their success, Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre disbanded in the early 1960s. Eddie Barclay continued to work in the music industry, and he remained one of the most influential figures in French music until his death in 2005. Today, Eddie Barclay Et Son Orchestre is remembered as one of the most talented and influential classical music ensembles in French history. Their performances and recordings continue to inspire and delight music lovers around the world, and their legacy lives on through the many musicians and artists who were influenced by their work.

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