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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Ensemble Clément Janequin is a French classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Renaissance vocal music. The ensemble was founded in 1978 by Dominique Visse, a countertenor and musicologist who had previously sung with the Ensemble William Byrd and the Studio der frühen Musik. Visse named the ensemble after Clément Janequin, a French composer of chansons who lived in the 16th century. The ensemble's core members include Dominique Visse, Josep Cabré, Vincent Bouchot, and Antoine Sicot, who sing countertenor, tenor, baritone, and bass, respectively. The ensemble is known for its distinctive sound, which is characterized by its use of vocal timbres and textures to create a rich and varied sonic palette. The ensemble's repertoire includes chansons, madrigals, and other vocal works from the Renaissance period, as well as some contemporary compositions. Ensemble Clément Janequin has performed extensively throughout Europe and North America, and has received critical acclaim for its performances and recordings. The ensemble has won several awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque de l'Académie Charles Cros, the Diapason d'Or, and the Choc de la Musique. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was its 1982 concert at the Festival d'Automne in Paris, which featured a program of chansons by Clément Janequin. The concert was widely praised for its innovative approach to Renaissance vocal music, and helped to establish Ensemble Clément Janequin as one of the leading ensembles in the field. In addition to its live performances, Ensemble Clément Janequin has also recorded extensively. The ensemble's discography includes over 30 albums, many of which have been highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Some of the ensemble's most notable recordings include its 1985 album Les cris de Paris, which features chansons by Clément Janequin, and its 1995 album Le chant des oiseaux, which features works by various Renaissance composers. Ensemble Clément Janequin has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles, including the Huelgas Ensemble, the Hilliard Ensemble, and the Tallis Scholars. These collaborations have resulted in some of the ensemble's most memorable performances and recordings. Despite its success, Ensemble Clément Janequin has remained committed to its mission of promoting and preserving Renaissance vocal music. The ensemble continues to perform and record regularly, and has inspired a new generation of musicians and music lovers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this rich musical tradition.

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