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The Yale Collegium Players is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1973 by the renowned musicologist and conductor, James Tyler. The ensemble is based at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and is made up of both undergraduate and graduate students from the university's School of Music. The Yale Collegium Players specialize in the performance of early music, particularly music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble is known for its historically informed performances, which aim to recreate the sound and style of music from the time in which it was originally composed. The ensemble's main members include a core group of instrumentalists and vocalists, as well as guest performers who are brought in for specific performances. The core group includes a variety of instruments, such as violins, violas, cellos, basses, flutes, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, and harpsichords. The vocalists in the ensemble are typically sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, and they perform both solo and choral works. Over the years, the Yale Collegium Players have performed at a variety of venues and events, both on and off campus. Some of the ensemble's most notable performances include a concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the Millennium Stage series, and a performance at the Boston Early Music Festival. The ensemble has also received numerous awards and accolades for its performances. In 2010, the Yale Collegium Players were awarded the prestigious Noah Greenberg Award by the American Musicological Society, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the performance of early music. The ensemble has also been praised for its recordings, including a recording of Handel's "Messiah" that was released in 2009. In addition to its performances and recordings, the Yale Collegium Players are also involved in educational outreach programs. The ensemble regularly performs for local schools and community groups, and members of the ensemble also teach master classes and workshops for students and musicians. Overall, the Yale Collegium Players are a highly respected and accomplished ensemble in the world of early music. With their commitment to historically informed performances and their dedication to education and outreach, the ensemble has made a significant contribution to the preservation and appreciation of early music.

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