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Geneviève Strosser is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a violist. Born in Strasbourg, France, in 1975, Strosser grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a cellist, and her mother was a pianist, so it was only natural that she would develop an interest in music at a young age. Strosser began playing the violin when she was just four years old, but she soon switched to the viola, which she found to be a more expressive and versatile instrument. She studied at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg and later at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she was a student of Serge Collot. Strosser's talent as a violist was evident from an early age, and she quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. She won several awards and competitions, including the First Prize at the International Viola Competition in Tertis, England, in 1993, and the First Prize at the International Chamber Music Competition in Osaka, Japan, in 1995. Strosser's career as a professional musician began in earnest in the late 1990s, when she joined the Ensemble Intercontemporain, a Paris-based contemporary music ensemble founded by Pierre Boulez. With the Ensemble Intercontemporain, Strosser performed works by some of the most important composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Boulez, Ligeti, Stockhausen, and Xenakis. Strosser's work with the Ensemble Intercontemporain brought her to the attention of audiences and critics around the world, and she soon became known as one of the most talented and innovative violists of her generation. She was praised for her virtuosity, her sensitivity, and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. In addition to her work with the Ensemble Intercontemporain, Strosser has also performed with many other leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestre de Paris. She has collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors of our time, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Pierre Boulez. Strosser's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works from the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods. She has recorded numerous albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of the complete works for viola by Henri Dutilleux, which won the Diapason d'Or award in 2011. Strosser's performances are marked by her intense emotional connection to the music she plays. She is known for her ability to convey the full range of human emotions through her playing, from joy and exuberance to sorrow and despair. Her performances are always deeply moving and leave a lasting impression on audiences. Strosser's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2006, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of her contributions to the arts. In 2015, she was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of classical music. Today, Strosser continues to perform and record, and she remains one of the most respected and admired violists in the world. Her passion for music and her commitment to excellence have made her a role model for aspiring musicians everywhere, and her contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for generations to come.

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