Ensemble Initium is a French wind ensemble formed in 2005 by students at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris under the guidance of oboist Maurice Bourgue. The group quickly gained recognition through international competitions, extensive concerts, and recordings. They specialize in French wind repertoire from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, championing works by composers such as André Caplet, Reynaldo Hahn, Jacques Ibert, Charles Koechlin, Albéric Magnard, Georges Onslow, and Florent Schmitt. The ensemble's members include notable musicians like Batiste Arcaix, Stéphane Bridoux, and François Tissot, and they often collaborate with pianist Laurent Wagschal for projects featuring composers like Schmitt. Ensemble Initium is praised for their expert interpretations and dedication to bringing this repertoire to wider audiences through their recordings and performances.
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