The Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods. The ensemble was founded in 1981 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for early music and a desire to bring it to a wider audience. The founding members of the ensemble included Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs, and Max van Egmond, all of whom were accomplished musicians with extensive experience in early music performance. Over the years, the ensemble has grown to include a rotating cast of musicians, many of whom are recognized experts in their respective fields. One of the highlights of the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble's career was their performance at the 1990 Festival of Early Music in Utrecht, Netherlands. The ensemble's performance of Monteverdi's "L'Orfeo" was widely praised for its authenticity and musicality, and helped to establish the group as one of the leading early music ensembles in the world. In addition to their live performances, the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble has also released several critically acclaimed recordings. Their 1995 recording of Handel's "Acis and Galatea" was particularly well-received, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Opera Recording category. Over the years, the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble has received numerous awards and accolades for their contributions to the world of early music. In 1997, the ensemble was awarded the Noah Greenberg Award by the American Musicological Society, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the performance of early music. They have also been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and other organizations for their contributions to the arts. Despite their many accomplishments, the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble remains committed to their mission of bringing early music to a wider audience. They continue to perform regularly at festivals and concert halls around the world, and their recordings are widely available for purchase. Through their performances and recordings, the ensemble has helped to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage of the Baroque and Renaissance periods, and has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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