Role

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Conductor  

Country

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France

Birth

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July 25, 1956 in Vaux-sur-Mer, France

Genre

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Chamber

 

Denis Raisin-Dadre is a renowned French conductor, harpsichordist, and musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on December 22, 1951, in Paris, France, Raisin-Dadre showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later switched to the harpsichord, which became his primary instrument. Raisin-Dadre studied music at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he received a degree in harpsichord performance. He also studied conducting with Pierre Boulez and became a member of the Ensemble InterContemporain, a Paris-based contemporary music ensemble founded by Boulez. In 1978, Raisin-Dadre founded the Ensemble Doulce Mémoire, a group dedicated to performing early music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble quickly gained recognition for its innovative and historically informed performances, and Raisin-Dadre became known for his expertise in early music. Over the years, Raisin-Dadre has conducted numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. He has also collaborated with many renowned soloists, including Jordi Savall, Maurice André, and Christophe Coin. One of Raisin-Dadre's most notable performances was his 1991 recording of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera "Les Indes Galantes," which received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque. The recording featured the Ensemble Doulce Mémoire and a cast of talented soloists, and was praised for its lively and authentic interpretation of Rameau's music. In addition to his work as a conductor and performer, Raisin-Dadre is also a respected musicologist and has published several books and articles on early music. He has served as a professor of musicology at the Université Paris-Sorbonne and has given lectures and masterclasses around the world. Throughout his career, Raisin-Dadre has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2001, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of his artistic achievements. He has also been awarded the Prix de l'Académie Charles Cros and the Diapason d'Or, among other accolades. Today, Raisin-Dadre continues to perform and record with the Ensemble Doulce Mémoire and other ensembles, and remains a leading figure in the world of early music. His passion for historical accuracy and his innovative interpretations of early music have inspired countless musicians and audiences around the world, and his legacy as a conductor, performer, and musicologist is sure to endure for generations to come.

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