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The Doelen Ensemble is a classical music ensemble based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The ensemble was founded in 1990 by a group of musicians who were members of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. The founding members of the ensemble were Janine Jansen (violin), Julian Rachlin (violin), Mischa Maisky (cello), and Itamar Golan (piano). The ensemble's name comes from the De Doelen concert hall in Rotterdam, where the ensemble gave its first performance. The hall is known for its excellent acoustics and has been the home of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra since 1966. The Doelen Ensemble is known for its innovative programming and its commitment to contemporary music. The ensemble has commissioned and premiered works by many contemporary composers, including John Adams, Louis Andriessen, and Arvo Pärt. The ensemble's main members have changed over the years, but it has always featured some of the most talented musicians in the world. In addition to the founding members, the ensemble has included musicians such as Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Maxim Vengerov (violin), and Gautier Capuçon (cello). One of the highlights of the Doelen Ensemble's career was its performance at the 1994 Salzburg Festival. The ensemble performed a program of works by Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms, and received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The ensemble has also won numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1996, the ensemble won the Dutch Music Prize, the highest honor for a musician in the Netherlands. The ensemble has also won the Edison Award, the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy Award, several times. In addition to its performances in the Netherlands, the Doelen Ensemble has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The ensemble has performed at many of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. The Doelen Ensemble has recorded extensively, with over 20 albums to its name. The ensemble's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. In recent years, the Doelen Ensemble has continued to push the boundaries of classical music. The ensemble has collaborated with musicians from other genres, including jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The Doelen Ensemble remains one of the most respected and innovative classical music ensembles in the world. Its commitment to contemporary music and its dedication to excellence have made it a favorite of audiences and critics alike.

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