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Ensemble Calliopée is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2008 in Paris, France. The ensemble is made up of six musicians who specialize in playing wind instruments, including the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. The members of the ensemble are all accomplished musicians who have performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the world. The founding members of Ensemble Calliopée are flutist Karine Lethiec, oboist David Walter, clarinetist Jean-Marc Fessard, bassoonist Gilbert Audin, horn player Hervé Joulain, and pianist Emmanuel Strosser. The ensemble was formed with the goal of exploring the rich repertoire of chamber music for wind instruments, and to bring this music to audiences around the world. Since its founding, Ensemble Calliopée has become one of the most respected and sought-after chamber music ensembles in the world. The ensemble has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals in Europe, Asia, and North America, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Salzburg Festival, and the Lincoln Center in New York. One of the highlights of Ensemble Calliopée's career was their performance at the 2010 Festival de Radio France et Montpellier. The ensemble performed a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, which was broadcast live on French radio. The performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, and helped to establish Ensemble Calliopée as one of the leading chamber music ensembles in France. In addition to their performances, Ensemble Calliopée has also been recognized for their recordings. The ensemble has released several albums, including a recording of Mozart's wind serenades, which was awarded the Diapason d'Or in 2012. The Diapason d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards in classical music, and is given to the best recordings of the year as chosen by a panel of music critics. Ensemble Calliopée has also been recognized for their commitment to education and outreach. The ensemble regularly performs in schools and community centers, and has developed a program called "Music and Nature" which explores the connections between music and the natural world. The ensemble has also collaborated with other artists and ensembles, including the French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet. Ensemble Calliopée's repertoire includes works by some of the greatest composers in the classical music tradition, including Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Debussy. The ensemble is particularly known for their performances of works by French composers, including Ravel, Poulenc, and Milhaud. The ensemble's performances are characterized by their precision, clarity, and sensitivity to the nuances of the music. Ensemble Calliopée's success can be attributed to the talent and dedication of its members, as well as their commitment to exploring the rich repertoire of chamber music for wind instruments. The ensemble's performances have been praised for their technical excellence, musicality, and emotional depth, and they have become one of the most respected and beloved chamber music ensembles in the world.

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