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Lucie Skeaping is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of early music. Born in London, England, on June 7, 1951, Skeaping grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her father was a jazz musician, and her mother was a classical pianist. Skeaping's exposure to music from an early age sparked her interest in pursuing a career in the field. Skeaping began her musical journey by studying the violin at the Royal Academy of Music in London. However, she soon realized that her true passion lay in early music. She was fascinated by the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and began to explore this genre in depth. Skeaping's interest in early music led her to study the viola da gamba, a stringed instrument that was popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Skeaping's talent and dedication to early music soon caught the attention of the music industry. She began performing with various early music ensembles, including the Consort of Musicke and the Purcell Quartet. Skeaping's performances were well-received, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the leading early music performers in the world. One of Skeaping's most significant achievements was the founding of the early music ensemble, The City Waites. The group was formed in 1979 and specialized in performing music from the 16th and 17th centuries. The City Waites quickly gained a following and became one of the most popular early music ensembles in the UK. Skeaping served as the director of the group and also performed as a vocalist and instrumentalist. Skeaping's work with The City Waites led to several notable performances and recordings. In 1981, the group performed at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival, where they received critical acclaim. The City Waites also recorded several albums, including "The English Tradition," which was released in 1983. The album featured traditional English folk songs and ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries and was well-received by both critics and audiences. Skeaping's success with The City Waites led to several other notable collaborations and performances. In 1985, she performed with the Academy of Ancient Music, one of the leading early music ensembles in the world. Skeaping also collaborated with the London Early Music Group and the Early Music Consort of London, among others. In addition to her work as a performer, Skeaping has also made significant contributions to the field of early music as a scholar and educator. She has written several books on early music, including "The Baroque Violin and Viola: A Fifty-Lesson Course" and "The English Dancing Master, 1651: An Illustrated Edition." Skeaping has also taught early music at several institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Skeaping's contributions to the world of early music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1998, she was awarded the prestigious Early Music Award by the Early Music Network. The award recognized Skeaping's contributions to the field of early music and her dedication to promoting the genre to a wider audience. In addition to her work in early music, Skeaping has also been involved in other musical genres. She has performed with several jazz ensembles and has recorded albums of traditional English folk songs. Skeaping's versatility as a musician has allowed her to explore a wide range of musical styles and genres.

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