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Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse is a French classical music ensemble that has been active since 1976. The ensemble is named after its founder, Jean Sourisse, who was a renowned conductor and music educator in France. Jean Sourisse was born in 1929 in the city of Lyon, France. He studied music at the Conservatoire de Lyon and later at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he specialized in choral conducting. After completing his studies, Sourisse worked as a music teacher and conductor in various schools and choirs in France. In 1976, Sourisse founded Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse with the aim of promoting and performing choral music from different periods and styles. The ensemble started with a small group of singers, but it quickly grew in size and reputation. Today, Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse is one of the most respected choral ensembles in France, known for its high-quality performances and innovative programming. The ensemble's main members are its singers, who come from different parts of France and have diverse musical backgrounds. The ensemble has a core group of about 30 singers, but it can expand or contract depending on the repertoire and the venue. The singers are selected through auditions and are chosen for their vocal quality, musicality, and versatility. Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse has performed in many prestigious venues in France and abroad, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Salle Pleyel, the Opéra de Lyon, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. The ensemble has also collaborated with many renowned conductors and orchestras, such as John Eliot Gardiner, Philippe Herreweghe, and the Orchestre National de Lyon. One of the highlights of Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse's career was its performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor in 1990. The performance was conducted by Jean Sourisse himself and featured the ensemble's core singers and the Orchestre National de Lyon. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented the ensemble's reputation as a leading interpreter of Bach's music. Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse has also received many awards and honors throughout its career. In 1988, the ensemble won the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Poulenc's Figure Humaine. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour le chant choral, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the choral music scene in France. In 2016, the ensemble celebrated its 40th anniversary with a series of concerts and events, including a performance of Mozart's Requiem at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Ensemble Vocal Jean Sourisse continues to be an active and innovative force in the choral music scene in France and beyond. The ensemble's repertoire includes music from different periods and styles, ranging from medieval chants to contemporary works. The ensemble's commitment to excellence and its passion for choral music have made it a beloved and respected institution in the world of classical music.

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