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Groupe David is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1995 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for chamber music. The ensemble is named after the French composer Jacques-Louis David, who was known for his neoclassical style and his contributions to the French Revolution. The founding members of Groupe David were violinist Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabédian, cellist Raphaël Pidoux, and pianist François-Frédéric Guy. All three musicians had already established themselves as soloists and chamber musicians, and they came together to form the ensemble with the goal of exploring the rich repertoire of chamber music and collaborating with other musicians. Over the years, Groupe David has expanded to include other musicians, but the core trio of Phillips-Varjabédian, Pidoux, and Guy has remained constant. They have been joined by violinist Tedi Papavrami, violist Miguel da Silva, and clarinetist Pascal Moraguès, among others. One of the highlights of Groupe David's career was their performance at the 1998 Festival de Radio France et Montpellier. The ensemble performed works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Schumann, and their performance was praised for its technical precision and emotional depth. This performance helped to establish Groupe David as one of the leading chamber music ensembles in France. In 2001, Groupe David released their first album, which featured works by Brahms and Schumann. The album received critical acclaim and helped to further establish the ensemble's reputation as a leading interpreter of Romantic chamber music. In 2003, Groupe David was awarded the Victoire de la Musique Classique, which is the highest honor in French classical music. The ensemble was recognized for their outstanding contributions to the chamber music repertoire and their commitment to promoting classical music to a wider audience. Since then, Groupe David has continued to perform and record extensively, collaborating with other musicians and exploring a wide range of repertoire. They have performed at major concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Salzburg Festival, and the Edinburgh International Festival. One of the ensemble's most notable collaborations was with the French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Together, they performed a program of works by Messiaen, Boulez, and Debussy, which was praised for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Groupe David has also been recognized for their commitment to education and outreach. They have conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and they have worked with schools and community organizations to promote classical music to a wider audience. In recent years, Groupe David has continued to push the boundaries of chamber music, exploring new repertoire and collaborating with musicians from diverse backgrounds. They have also continued to record extensively, releasing albums of works by Brahms, Schumann, and Beethoven, as well as more contemporary composers such as Messiaen and Boulez. Overall, Groupe David has established itself as one of the leading chamber music ensembles in France and around the world. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and education has made them a beloved and respected institution in the classical music world.

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