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Ensemble Pierre Robert is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by the French harpsichordist Frédérick Haas, who named it after the French composer Pierre Robert (c. 1610-1699). The ensemble is based in Basel, Switzerland, and consists of a core group of musicians who perform on period instruments. The main members of Ensemble Pierre Robert are Frédérick Haas (harpsichord), Petra Müllejans (violin), Roel Dieltiens (cello), and Rainer Zipperling (bass viol). The ensemble also collaborates with other musicians, depending on the repertoire being performed. The musicians of Ensemble Pierre Robert are all highly respected performers in the field of Baroque music, and have performed with many other leading ensembles and orchestras. Ensemble Pierre Robert has performed at many major music festivals and concert halls throughout Europe and North America, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and Carnegie Hall. The ensemble has also made numerous recordings, many of which have received critical acclaim and won awards. One of the highlights of Ensemble Pierre Robert's career was their performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Salzburg Festival in 2000. This performance was highly praised by critics and audiences alike, and was later released as a recording on the Harmonia Mundi label. The ensemble has also performed many other works by Bach, including his Brandenburg Concertos and his Mass in B Minor. Another notable performance by Ensemble Pierre Robert was their collaboration with the choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker on a production of Bach's St. Matthew Passion. This production, which premiered in 1999, was highly innovative and received widespread acclaim. The ensemble has also collaborated with other choreographers and dancers, including William Forsythe and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's company Rosas. Ensemble Pierre Robert has won many awards for their recordings, including the Diapason d'Or, the Gramophone Award, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. Their recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2001. In addition to their performances and recordings, Ensemble Pierre Robert is also committed to education and outreach. The ensemble regularly gives masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and has also collaborated with schools and community organizations to bring Baroque music to a wider audience. Overall, Ensemble Pierre Robert is one of the leading ensembles in the field of Baroque music, known for their virtuosic performances and innovative collaborations. The ensemble's commitment to excellence and their passion for the music they perform have made them a favorite of audiences and critics alike.

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