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Ensemble Cymru is a classical music ensemble based in Wales, United Kingdom. The ensemble was founded in 2002 by pianist and composer Ann Atkinson, with the aim of promoting and performing contemporary classical music by Welsh composers. Since its inception, the ensemble has become one of the leading chamber music groups in Wales, known for its innovative programming and high-quality performances. The ensemble's core members include Ann Atkinson on piano, Peryn Clement-Evans on violin, and Robin Williams on cello. Over the years, the ensemble has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and composers, including Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, composer Karl Jenkins, and jazz pianist Gwilym Simcock. One of the highlights of Ensemble Cymru's career was its performance at the 2012 Cultural Olympiad in London. The ensemble was selected to represent Wales at the event, and performed a program of Welsh and British music at the Southbank Centre. The performance was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and helped to raise the profile of the ensemble both in the UK and internationally. Ensemble Cymru has also been recognized for its contributions to Welsh music and culture. In 2013, the ensemble was awarded the National Eisteddfod of Wales' Sir Geraint Evans Award for its outstanding contribution to Welsh music. The award was presented to the ensemble at the National Eisteddfod in Denbighshire, where they also performed a program of Welsh music. In addition to its performances, Ensemble Cymru is also committed to promoting music education and outreach. The ensemble regularly works with schools and community groups to provide workshops and performances, and has developed a number of educational resources for teachers and students. Ensemble Cymru's repertoire is diverse and eclectic, ranging from classical works by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven to contemporary pieces by Welsh composers such as Mared Emlyn and Gareth Glyn. The ensemble is particularly known for its performances of chamber music, and has recorded several albums of works by Welsh composers. One of the ensemble's most notable recordings is its 2010 album, "Celtic Crossings," which features a program of Celtic-inspired music by composers from Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The album was well-received by critics, and helped to establish Ensemble Cymru as one of the leading chamber music groups in the UK. Ensemble Cymru has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles over the years. In 2015, the ensemble worked with the Welsh National Opera to perform a program of Welsh music at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The performance was part of the Welsh National Opera's "In Parenthesis" project, which celebrated the centenary of the First World War. Overall, Ensemble Cymru has established itself as a leading chamber music ensemble in Wales and the UK. With its commitment to promoting Welsh music and culture, and its innovative programming and high-quality performances, the ensemble has become a beloved and respected institution in the classical music world.

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