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Antoine Guerber is a French musician and conductor who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born in 1966 in Paris, Guerber grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a composer and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Guerber began his musical education at the Conservatoire National de Région de Paris, where he studied the cello and the viola da gamba. He later went on to study at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he focused on early music and historical performance practice. After completing his studies, Guerber began performing as a soloist and chamber musician, specializing in the viola da gamba. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the leading performers of early music in Europe, and was invited to perform at major festivals and concert halls around the world. One of Guerber's most notable performances was his solo recital at the Wigmore Hall in London in 1995. The concert was highly acclaimed by critics and established Guerber as a major talent in the world of early music. He went on to perform at other prestigious venues, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, and the Lincoln Center in New York. In addition to his work as a performer, Guerber also became known as a conductor. He founded the ensemble Akadêmia in 1986, which specialized in the performance of early music. Under Guerber's leadership, the ensemble gained a reputation for its innovative and historically informed performances. One of Akadêmia's most notable performances was its production of Monteverdi's opera L'Orfeo in 1999. The production was highly acclaimed and won several awards, including the prestigious Diapason d'Or. Guerber went on to conduct other operas with Akadêmia, including Purcell's Dido and Aeneas and Handel's Giulio Cesare. Guerber's work with Akadêmia also included collaborations with other musicians and ensembles. He worked with the baroque orchestra Les Talens Lyriques on several occasions, including a production of Rameau's opera Les Indes Galantes in 2004. He also collaborated with the vocal ensemble Vox Luminis on a recording of Bach's St. John Passion in 2012. Throughout his career, Guerber has been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. He has received several awards and honors, including the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the French government in 2009. He has also been invited to serve on the juries of several international music competitions, including the International Bach Competition in Leipzig and the Early Music Competition in Bruges. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Guerber is also a respected musicologist. He has published several articles and books on early music and historical performance practice, and has taught at several universities and conservatories around the world. Today, Guerber continues to perform and conduct with Akadêmia and other ensembles. He remains committed to promoting the performance of early music and to exploring the rich history of classical music. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the field of early music.

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