Role

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Ensemble

Genre

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Choral

 

Les Cris de Paris is a French vocal ensemble that specializes in performing early music, particularly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The group was founded in 2006 by Geoffroy Jourdain, a conductor and composer who had previously worked with other prominent French ensembles such as Accentus and Les Arts Florissants. Jourdain's vision for Les Cris de Paris was to create a versatile and dynamic ensemble that could perform a wide range of repertoire, from sacred choral works to secular songs and instrumental music. He assembled a group of talented singers and instrumentalists who shared his passion for early music and his commitment to historical performance practice. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its innovative programming and high-quality performances. In 2008, Les Cris de Paris won the prestigious Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour le chant choral, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of choral music. This award helped to raise the group's profile and attract new audiences. Over the years, Les Cris de Paris has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Opéra de Lille, the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, and the Salzburg Festival. The group has also collaborated with many leading conductors and soloists, such as William Christie, Philippe Herreweghe, and Andreas Scholl. One of the highlights of Les Cris de Paris's career was their performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 at the Salzburg Festival in 2012. This monumental work, which features a large choir, soloists, and instrumentalists, is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque music. Les Cris de Paris's performance was praised for its clarity, precision, and emotional intensity, and it helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of Monteverdi's music. Another notable performance by Les Cris de Paris was their collaboration with the choreographer Sasha Waltz on a production of Claudio Monteverdi's opera Orfeo in 2015. This production, which was staged at the Opéra de Lille and later at the Berlin State Opera, combined music, dance, and visual art to create a powerful and immersive experience for the audience. Les Cris de Paris's singing was praised for its beauty and expressiveness, and the ensemble's musicianship was an integral part of the production's success. In addition to their performances, Les Cris de Paris has also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Monteverdi's Selva morale e spirituale in 2014. This recording, which features a selection of sacred choral works by Monteverdi, was praised for its clarity, sensitivity, and attention to detail. It helped to establish Les Cris de Paris as one of the leading interpreters of Monteverdi's music, and it won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Choc de Classica. Les Cris de Paris continues to be one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles in the world of early music. Their commitment to historical performance practice, their versatility and range, and their passion for the music they perform have earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim. As they continue to explore new repertoire and collaborate with other artists, it is clear that Les Cris de Paris will remain a vital and inspiring force in the world of classical music.

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