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La Simphonie du Marais is a French classical music ensemble that specializes in Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1987 by Hugo Reyne, a French flutist and conductor. Reyne was born in 1953 in Paris and began his musical career as a flutist. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and later at the Schola Cantorum in Basel, Switzerland. Reyne was a member of several early music ensembles before founding La Simphonie du Marais. The ensemble takes its name from the Marais region in western France, where Reyne has a home. The Marais region is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Reyne chose the name to reflect the ensemble's commitment to exploring the music of the Baroque era, which flourished in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. La Simphonie du Marais is made up of a core group of musicians who specialize in playing period instruments. The ensemble typically performs with a small number of musicians, ranging from four to twenty, depending on the repertoire. The core members of the ensemble include Hugo Reyne on flute and recorder, François Fernandez on violin, and Marc Wolff on harpsichord. Other members of the ensemble include viola da gamba player Pierre Trocellier, cellist Bruno Cocset, and bassoonist Laurent Le Chenadec. La Simphonie du Marais has performed extensively throughout Europe and North America, and has gained a reputation for its lively and engaging performances. The ensemble has performed at major music festivals, including the Festival de Saintes, the Festival de Sablé, and the Festival de La Chaise-Dieu. The ensemble has also performed at prestigious concert halls, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Wigmore Hall in London. One of the highlights of La Simphonie du Marais's career was its performance of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera Les Indes galantes at the Opéra Comique in Paris in 1996. The production was directed by William Christie, a leading figure in the early music movement, and featured a cast of talented young singers. The production was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish La Simphonie du Marais as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in France. La Simphonie du Marais has also recorded extensively, with over twenty albums to its name. The ensemble's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Choc du Monde de la Musique. The ensemble's recordings include works by composers such as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Marin Marais, and Georg Philipp Telemann. In addition to its performances and recordings, La Simphonie du Marais is committed to education and outreach. The ensemble regularly gives masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and has collaborated with schools and community organizations to bring Baroque music to a wider audience. The ensemble's educational activities have been recognized with several awards, including the Prix de l'Académie Charles Cros. La Simphonie du Marais continues to be one of the leading Baroque ensembles in France and around the world. The ensemble's commitment to exploring the music of the Baroque era, its engaging performances, and its dedication to education and outreach have made it a beloved and respected institution in the world of classical music.

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