Role

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Ensemble

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne, also known as the Lausanne Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble, is a Swiss classical music group that has gained international recognition for its exceptional performances of Baroque and Classical music. The ensemble was founded in 1961 by Michel Corboz, a renowned conductor and musicologist, who served as its artistic director until 2013. The ensemble's early years were marked by a focus on the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, with a particular emphasis on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Under Corboz's leadership, the ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its precision and attention to detail, as well as its ability to bring a fresh and dynamic interpretation to even the most familiar works. One of the ensemble's early highlights was its performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor in 1967, which was widely praised for its clarity and emotional depth. This performance helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of Bach's music, and it has continued to perform and record his works throughout its history. Over the years, the ensemble has expanded its repertoire to include works from a wide range of composers and periods, including Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert. It has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles, including the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, and the Ensemble Baroque de Limoges. One of the ensemble's most notable collaborations was with the American soprano Jessye Norman, with whom it performed a series of concerts in Switzerland and France in 1985. The concerts were widely praised for their emotional intensity and musical virtuosity, and they helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of classical music in Europe. In addition to its performances, the ensemble has also been recognized for its recordings, which have won numerous awards and critical acclaim. Its recording of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, released in 1983, was particularly well-received, and it has been hailed as one of the definitive recordings of the work. Throughout its history, the ensemble has remained committed to its mission of bringing the highest quality classical music to audiences around the world. Its performances are marked by a deep respect for the music and a dedication to bringing out its emotional and spiritual dimensions. As the ensemble continues to evolve and grow, it remains one of the most important and influential classical music groups in the world.

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