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United Kingdom

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Chamber

 

The Nash Ensemble is a renowned classical music ensemble based in London, England. Founded in 1964 by Amelia Freedman, the ensemble has become one of the most respected and versatile chamber groups in the world. Amelia Freedman, a cellist and pianist, founded the Nash Ensemble with the goal of creating a flexible group of musicians who could perform a wide range of repertoire. The ensemble takes its name from the Nash Terraces in Regent's Park, where its first rehearsals were held. Over the years, the Nash Ensemble has attracted some of the finest musicians in the world, including pianist Ian Brown, violinist Marianne Thorsen, and cellist Paul Watkins. The ensemble's core members have remained remarkably stable over the years, with many of them having been with the group for decades. The Nash Ensemble has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. One of the highlights of the Nash Ensemble's career was its performance of Olivier Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time" at the 1985 Proms. The performance was widely praised for its sensitivity and emotional depth, and it helped to establish the Nash Ensemble as one of the leading chamber groups in the world. The Nash Ensemble has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors over the years. In 1994, the ensemble was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Chamber Ensemble Award, and in 2002, it received the South Bank Show Award for Classical Music. In addition to its performances, the Nash Ensemble is also committed to promoting new music. The ensemble has commissioned and premiered works by some of the world's leading composers, including Harrison Birtwistle, Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Thomas Adès. Today, the Nash Ensemble continues to be one of the most respected and innovative chamber groups in the world. With its commitment to excellence and its dedication to promoting new music, the ensemble is sure to remain a fixture in the classical music world for many years to come.

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