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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy is a French classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1966 by Jean-Claude Malgoire, a French conductor and flutist who was passionate about the music of the Baroque era. Malgoire's vision was to create an ensemble that would perform the music of the French Baroque period with authenticity and precision, using period instruments and historical performance practices. The name of the ensemble, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, translates to "The Great Stable and the King's Chamber". This name reflects the ensemble's focus on the music of the French court, which was centered around the royal palace of Versailles. The Great Stable was a part of the palace complex that housed the king's horses, while the King's Chamber was the private apartments of the king. The main members of La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy are highly skilled musicians who specialize in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble includes a core group of instrumentalists who play period instruments such as the harpsichord, the viola da gamba, and the baroque flute. The ensemble also includes a choir, which performs vocal works from the Baroque era. Over the years, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world. Some of the ensemble's most notable performances include a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, a performance at the Salzburg Festival in Austria, and a concert at the Lincoln Center in New York City. The ensemble has also performed at many historic venues in France, including the Palace of Versailles, the Château de Fontainebleau, and the Opéra de Paris. La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy has received many awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 1980, the ensemble was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera "Les Indes Galantes". The ensemble has also received numerous awards from the French Ministry of Culture, including the title of "National Ensemble" in 1994. One of the highlights of La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy's career was its performance at the opening ceremony of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. The ensemble performed a piece by French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully, which was accompanied by a choreographed ice skating performance. The performance was widely praised for its beauty and elegance, and it helped to bring Baroque music to a wider audience. Another notable performance by La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy was its 2006 concert at the Palace of Versailles, which was broadcast live on French television. The concert featured works by French Baroque composers such as Lully, Rameau, and Marin Marais, and it was performed in the same hall where these composers had performed for the French court in the 17th and 18th centuries. La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy continues to be one of the leading ensembles in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble's commitment to historical accuracy and authenticity has helped to bring the music of the French Baroque period to life for modern audiences. With its skilled musicians and passionate performances, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy is a true treasure of the classical music world.

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