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Orpheon Consort is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1990 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for early music. The ensemble is based in the United States and has gained a reputation for its innovative and engaging performances of music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The founding members of Orpheon Consort were all accomplished musicians who had studied at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world. They included David Douglass, a violinist who had performed with the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ellen Hargis, a soprano who had sung with the Boston Early Music Festival and the Newberry Consort; and Paul O'Dette, a lutenist who had won numerous awards for his recordings of early music. From the beginning, Orpheon Consort was committed to exploring the rich and varied repertoire of early music, from the courtly dances of the Renaissance to the intricate polyphony of the Baroque. The ensemble's performances were characterized by their virtuosity, their attention to historical detail, and their ability to bring the music to life for modern audiences. Over the years, Orpheon Consort has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the leading figures in early music, including Jordi Savall, Andrew Lawrence-King, and Monica Huggett. One of the highlights of Orpheon Consort's career was their performance at the Boston Early Music Festival in 1995. The festival is one of the most important events in the early music calendar, and Orpheon Consort's performance was widely praised for its energy, precision, and musicality. The ensemble went on to perform at the festival several more times over the years, cementing their reputation as one of the leading ensembles in the field. Orpheon Consort has also been recognized for their recordings, which have won numerous awards and critical acclaim. Their 1996 recording of John Dowland's Lachrimae was hailed as a "landmark recording" by Gramophone magazine, and their 2001 recording of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas was praised for its "vibrant and engaging" interpretation. Throughout their career, Orpheon Consort has remained committed to exploring the rich and varied repertoire of early music, and to bringing that music to life for modern audiences. Their performances are characterized by their passion, their virtuosity, and their ability to transport listeners to another time and place.

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