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Real Capilla Escurialense is a classical music ensemble that has been active since the 16th century. The ensemble is based in the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, in the province of Madrid, Spain. The ensemble is known for its performances of sacred music, particularly the music of the Spanish Renaissance. The ensemble was founded in 1563 by King Philip II of Spain, who was a patron of the arts and a lover of music. The king established the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial as a place of worship and as a cultural center. The monastery was designed to be a symbol of the power and wealth of the Spanish monarchy, and it was built in the shape of a gridiron, which was the instrument of Saint Lawrence, the patron saint of the monastery. The Real Capilla Escurialense was established as the choir of the monastery, and it was composed of singers and instrumentalists who were trained in the music of the Spanish Renaissance. The ensemble was led by a maestro de capilla, who was responsible for the musical direction of the choir. The first maestro de capilla was Cristóbal de Morales, who was one of the most important composers of the Spanish Renaissance. Over the centuries, the Real Capilla Escurialense has continued to perform the music of the Spanish Renaissance, as well as music from other periods and styles. The ensemble has also been involved in the commissioning and premiering of new works by contemporary composers. The main members of the Real Capilla Escurialense are the singers and instrumentalists who make up the choir and orchestra. The choir is composed of male voices, and it is divided into four sections: alto, tenor, baritone, and bass. The orchestra is composed of string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments. The Real Capilla Escurialense has performed in many of the most important concert halls and churches in Spain and around the world. The ensemble has also been invited to perform at many international music festivals, including the Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada, the Festival de Música Antigua de Úbeda y Baeza, and the Festival de Música Antigua de Aranjuez. One of the highlights of the Real Capilla Escurialense's career was its performance at the coronation of King Felipe VI of Spain in 2014. The ensemble performed the music of Tomás Luis de Victoria, one of the most important composers of the Spanish Renaissance, in the presence of the king and other members of the Spanish royal family. The Real Capilla Escurialense has also been recognized with many awards and honors for its contributions to the world of classical music. In 2010, the ensemble was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The prize recognized the ensemble's "outstanding contribution to the promotion and dissemination of Spanish music, particularly the music of the Spanish Renaissance." In conclusion, the Real Capilla Escurialense is a classical music ensemble that has been active for over four centuries. The ensemble is based in the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and it is known for its performances of sacred music, particularly the music of the Spanish Renaissance. The ensemble has performed in many of the most important concert halls and churches in Spain and around the world, and it has been recognized with many awards and honors for its contributions to the world of classical music.

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