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Le Cercle de l'Harmonie is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2005 by Jérémie Rhorer, a French conductor and composer. The ensemble is known for its performances of classical and romantic music, particularly the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. The founding of Le Cercle de l'Harmonie was inspired by Rhorer's desire to create a period-instrument orchestra that would be dedicated to the performance of classical and romantic music. Rhorer had previously worked with several other period-instrument ensembles, including Les Arts Florissants and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, but he felt that there was a need for a new ensemble that would focus specifically on the music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Rhorer assembled a group of musicians who shared his vision for the ensemble, and Le Cercle de l'Harmonie gave its first concert in Paris in 2005. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its dynamic and expressive performances, and it has since become one of the leading period-instrument ensembles in Europe. The main members of Le Cercle de l'Harmonie are its conductor, Jérémie Rhorer, and its musicians, who are all specialists in period-instrument performance. The ensemble's core members include violinists Julien Chauvin and David Plantier, violist Pierre-Éric Nimylowycz, cellist Atsushi Sakaï, and bassist Antoine Ladrette. The ensemble also collaborates with a number of guest soloists and conductors, including pianist Cédric Tiberghien and conductor Emmanuelle Haïm. Le Cercle de l'Harmonie has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Salzburg Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also recorded several critically acclaimed albums, including a complete cycle of Mozart's symphonies and a recording of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. One of the highlights of Le Cercle de l'Harmonie's career was its performance of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni at the Salzburg Festival in 2011. The production, which was directed by Claus Guth and conducted by Jérémie Rhorer, received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative staging and dynamic musical performance. Another notable performance by Le Cercle de l'Harmonie was its concert at the BBC Proms in 2014, where the ensemble performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The performance, which was conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, was praised for its energy and precision, and it received a standing ovation from the audience. Le Cercle de l'Harmonie has also received several awards and honors for its performances and recordings. In 2010, the ensemble was awarded the Diapason d'Or for its recording of Mozart's Symphony No. 40, and in 2012, it received the Victoires de la Musique Classique award for its recording of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Overall, Le Cercle de l'Harmonie is a dynamic and innovative period-instrument ensemble that is dedicated to the performance of classical and romantic music. With its expressive and energetic performances, the ensemble has established itself as one of the leading classical music ensembles in Europe, and it continues to inspire audiences around the world with its passionate and insightful interpretations of some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire.

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