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Nicolas Crosse is a renowned French double bassist and contemporary music performer. He was born on December 22, 1979, in Paris, France. Crosse grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a double bassist as well. He started playing the double bass at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Crosse studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he received his diploma in double bass performance in 2002. During his studies, he was awarded several prizes, including the first prize in the International Double Bass Competition in Markneukirchen, Germany, in 1999. After completing his studies, Crosse began his professional career as a freelance musician, performing with various orchestras and ensembles in France and abroad. He quickly gained a reputation as a versatile and skilled performer, equally at home in classical and contemporary music. Crosse has collaborated with many renowned composers, including Pierre Boulez, Helmut Lachenmann, and Kaija Saariaho. He has premiered numerous works written specifically for him, including Saariaho's "Notes on Light" for double bass and electronics, which he premiered at the Festival d'Automne in Paris in 2006. Crosse has also performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Orchestre National de France, and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. He has performed at major music festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Festival d'Automne in Paris. In addition to his performing career, Crosse is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Haute École de Musique de Genève. He has also given masterclasses at many institutions around the world, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Crosse has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2007, he was awarded the Prix de la Révélation Soliste Instrumental by the French Association of Music Critics. In 2012, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in recognition of his contributions to the arts. One of Crosse's most notable performances was his solo recital at the Lucerne Festival in 2014. He performed a program of contemporary works for double bass, including pieces by Lachenmann, Saariaho, and Georges Aperghis. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Crosse's technical mastery and musical sensitivity. Crosse is also known for his recordings, which include solo works as well as chamber music and orchestral performances. His recording of Saariaho's "Notes on Light" was released on the Ondine label in 2008 and received critical acclaim. He has also recorded works by Boulez, Lachenmann, and other contemporary composers. In addition to his work as a performer and teacher, Crosse is also a passionate advocate for contemporary music. He has served on the jury of several international music competitions and has been involved in the commissioning and premiering of many new works. Overall, Nicolas Crosse is a highly respected and accomplished musician who has made significant contributions to the world of classical and contemporary music.

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