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Marimolin is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1981 by two virtuosic musicians, Nancy Zeltsman and Sharan Leventhal. The ensemble is known for its unique sound, which is created by combining the warm, resonant tones of the marimba with the rich, expressive sound of the violin. Over the years, Marimolin has become one of the most respected and innovative ensembles in the classical music world, and has won numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. Nancy Zeltsman and Sharan Leventhal first met in 1979, when they were both studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Zeltsman was a marimba player who had already established herself as a rising star in the classical music world, while Leventhal was a violinist who was just beginning to make a name for herself. The two musicians quickly became friends and began playing together informally, experimenting with different combinations of instruments and styles. In 1981, Zeltsman and Leventhal decided to form a formal ensemble, which they named Marimolin. The name was a combination of the words "marimba" and "violin," and reflected the unique sound that the two musicians were able to create together. The ensemble's first performance was at the New England Conservatory, and it was an immediate success. Audiences were captivated by the combination of the warm, resonant tones of the marimba with the rich, expressive sound of the violin, and Marimolin quickly became one of the most talked-about ensembles in the classical music world. Over the years, Marimolin has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Lincoln Center. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the most respected composers and musicians in the classical music world, including John Adams, Steve Reich, and Yo-Yo Ma. Marimolin has also recorded several critically acclaimed albums, including "Marimolin," "The Book of Abbeyozzud," and "The Art of Rhythm." One of the highlights of Marimolin's career was its performance at the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival in Los Angeles. The ensemble was chosen to represent the United States at the festival, and performed a program of contemporary classical music that was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The performance helped to establish Marimolin as one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles in the classical music world, and helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Another highlight of Marimolin's career was its collaboration with the composer John Adams. In 1995, Adams wrote a piece for Marimolin called "Road Movies," which was inspired by the American landscape and the experience of driving across the country. The piece was a huge success, and has since become one of the most popular works in the Marimolin repertoire. The ensemble has also collaborated with other composers, including Steve Reich, who wrote a piece for Marimolin called "Nagoya Marimbas." Over the years, Marimolin has won numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 1985, the ensemble won the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award, which is given annually to outstanding young chamber music ensembles. Marimolin was the first ensemble to win the award with a program of contemporary classical music, and the win helped to establish the ensemble as a leader in the field of contemporary classical music.

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