Role

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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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July 15, 1956 in Oran, Algeria

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Choral

 

Marcel Pérès is a renowned French musician, conductor, and musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on December 22, 1956, in Paris, France, Pérès grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a composer and conductor, and his mother was a pianist. Pérès began his musical training at the age of six, studying piano and singing. Pérès continued his musical education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied choral conducting and early music. He also studied musicology at the Sorbonne, where he earned a doctorate in 1986. During his studies, Pérès became interested in the music of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and he began to specialize in this area of music. In 1982, Pérès founded the Ensemble Organum, a vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance of early music. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its innovative and historically informed performances of medieval and Renaissance music. Pérès served as the ensemble's conductor and artistic director, and he also arranged many of the ensemble's performances. Over the years, Pérès and the Ensemble Organum have performed at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals and concert halls. They have also recorded numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim. Some of their most notable recordings include "Chant Mozarabe," "Chant Corse," and "Chant de l'Église de Rome." Pérès has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles throughout his career. He has worked with the Hilliard Ensemble, the Tallis Scholars, and the Huelgas Ensemble, among others. He has also conducted orchestras and choirs, including the Orchestre National de France and the Chœur de Radio France. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Pérès is also a respected musicologist. He has written numerous articles and books on early music, and he has taught at several universities and conservatories throughout Europe. He has also served as a consultant for museums and cultural institutions, helping to curate exhibitions and programs related to early music. Throughout his career, Pérès has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1992, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of "Chant Mozarabe." In 2001, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. In 2010, he was awarded the Prix France Musique des Muses for his recording of "Chant Corse." Despite his many accomplishments, Pérès remains dedicated to his work and continues to push the boundaries of early music performance. He is known for his innovative and daring interpretations of medieval and Renaissance music, and he has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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