Ensemble Intercontemporain
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In 1976, Pierre Boulez founded the Ensemble intercontemporain with the support of Michel Guy (who was Minister of Culture at the time) and the collaboration of Nicholas Snowman. The Ensemble’s 31 soloists share a passion for 20th-21st century music. They are employed on permanent contracts, enabling them to fulfil the major aims of the Ensemble: performance, creation and education for young musicians and the general public. Under the artistic direction of French conductor Pierre Bleuse, the musicians work in close collaboration with composers, exploring instrumental techniques and developing projects that interweave music, dance, theater, film, video and visual arts. In collaboration with IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique), the Ensemble intercontemporain is also active in the field of synthetic sound generation. New pieces are commissioned and performed on a regular basis. The Ensemble is renowned for its strong emphasis on music education: concerts for kids, creative workshops for students, training programs for future performers, conductors, composers, etc. Resident of the Cité de la musique - Philharmonie de Paris, the Ensemble performs and records in France and abroad, taking part in major festivals worldwide. The Ensemble is financed by the Ministry of Culture and receives additional support from the Paris City Council. In 2022, it was awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize.
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What kind of music does Ensemble Intercontemporain play?+
They specialize in 20th and 21st-century contemporary classical music, including avant-garde, electroacoustic, and chamber music, often collaborating with IRCAM.
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Who are the members of Ensemble Intercontemporain?+
The ensemble consists of 31 soloists, though individual names are not typically listed as permanent members in the same way a band would be.
Where is Ensemble Intercontemporain from?+
They are a French music ensemble based in Paris, founded by Pierre Boulez in 1976.
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