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Ensemble

 

Lagos Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria. The ensemble is made up of a group of talented musicians who are passionate about classical music and are dedicated to promoting the genre in Nigeria and beyond. The founding members of Lagos Ensemble are Akin Euba, a renowned composer and musicologist, and Femi Oyeleye, a talented pianist and music educator. The two musicians came together with the aim of creating a platform for classical music in Nigeria, where the genre was not widely appreciated. Over the years, Lagos Ensemble has grown to become one of the most respected classical music ensembles in Nigeria. The ensemble has performed at numerous concerts and events, both in Nigeria and abroad, and has won several awards for its outstanding performances. One of the highlights of Lagos Ensemble's career was its performance at the 2014 Lagos Jazz Festival. The ensemble performed a selection of classical pieces, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach, to a packed audience. The performance was widely acclaimed and helped to raise the profile of classical music in Nigeria. Another notable performance by Lagos Ensemble was its collaboration with the Lagos State Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016. The two ensembles came together to perform a selection of classical pieces, including Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. The performance was a huge success and received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Lagos Ensemble has also been recognized for its contributions to classical music in Nigeria. In 2017, the ensemble was awarded the Nigerian National Order of Merit, one of the country's highest honors. The award was given in recognition of the ensemble's efforts to promote classical music in Nigeria and to inspire a new generation of musicians. In addition to its performances, Lagos Ensemble is also involved in music education. The ensemble runs a music school in Lagos, where young musicians can receive training in classical music. The school has produced several talented musicians who have gone on to perform with Lagos Ensemble and other classical music ensembles in Nigeria. Lagos Ensemble's repertoire includes a wide range of classical pieces, from Baroque to contemporary music. The ensemble is known for its innovative approach to classical music, often incorporating elements of African music into its performances. In conclusion, Lagos Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that has made significant contributions to the promotion of classical music in Nigeria. The ensemble's founding members, Akin Euba and Femi Oyeleye, have created a platform for classical music in Nigeria, and the ensemble has gone on to become one of the most respected classical music ensembles in the country. Lagos Ensemble's performances have been widely acclaimed, and the ensemble has won several awards for its outstanding contributions to classical music.

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