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François Lazarevitch is a renowned French musician, composer, and conductor who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1974 in Paris, France, Lazarevitch grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father, a Russian musician, played the flute, and his mother, a French musician, played the harp. Lazarevitch was drawn to the flute and began playing it at the age of six. Lazarevitch's talent for music was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he honed his skills and developed his unique style. He was particularly interested in early music and began exploring the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Lazarevitch's career as a musician began in the early 1990s when he joined the ensemble Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien. The ensemble, which was founded by Lazarevitch's friend and collaborator François-Xavier Roth, specialized in early music and performed on period instruments. Lazarevitch quickly became an integral part of the ensemble, and his virtuosic flute playing and innovative arrangements helped to establish the group's reputation. In 1996, Lazarevitch founded his own ensemble, named after himself, François Lazarevitch & Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien. The ensemble quickly gained a following and began performing at major festivals and concert halls throughout Europe. Lazarevitch's innovative arrangements and his ability to blend traditional and modern styles made the ensemble stand out from other early music groups. Over the years, Lazarevitch has collaborated with many other musicians and ensembles, including Jordi Savall, Hesperion XXI, and Le Concert des Nations. He has also performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. One of Lazarevitch's most notable performances was his 2012 concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The concert, which was part of the theater's "Baroque Week," featured Lazarevitch and his ensemble performing works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, one of the most important composers of the French Baroque period. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and Lazarevitch received widespread praise for his virtuosic playing and his innovative arrangements. In addition to his work as a performer, Lazarevitch is also a composer and conductor. He has composed music for films and television shows, and his compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. He has also conducted many orchestras and ensembles, including the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Lazarevitch's contributions to the world of classical music have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Prix des Muses in 2009 for his album "Les Musiques à Danser du Roi-Soleil," and the Diapason d'Or in 2012 for his album "Telemann: Concertos pour flûte et flûte à bec." He was also awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2014 in recognition of his contributions to the arts. Today, Lazarevitch continues to perform, compose, and conduct, and he remains one of the most important figures in the world of early music.

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