CanadianElectronicEnsemble
The Canadian Electronic Ensemble (CEE) is a Canadian electronic music ensemble based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1971 by David Grimes, David Jaeger, Larry Lake and James Montgomery, it is the oldest continuously active live-electronic performing group in the world. In 1984, they performed at the International Society for Contemporary Music's World Music Days Festival. In 1986 they joined the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to perform the world premiere of Steven Gellman's Universe Symphony. The ensemble has also appeared in concerts with the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal, the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 1972
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The Canadian Electronic Ensemble (CEE) is a Canadian electronic music ensemble based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1972 by David Grimes, Larry Lake, and James Montgomery, it is recognized as the oldest continuously active live-electronic performing group in the world. Since 1974, the CEE has presented an annual concert series in Toronto and has undertaken regular international tours since 1975. In 1984, they performed at the International Society for Contemporary Music's World Music Days Festival. In 1986, they collaborated with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of Steven Gellman's Universe Symphony. Larry Lake has served as the ensemble's Artistic Director since 1985. Current members also include David Jaeger, James Montgomery, Rose Bolton, and others.
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Founded in 1972 in Toronto.
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Oldest continuously active live-electronic performing group in the world.
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Annual concert series in Toronto since 1974.
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Performed at the World Music Days Festival in 1984.
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World premiere of Universe Symphony in 1986.
Selection
Discography
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- Canadian Electronic Ensemble1977
Canadian Electronic Ensemble
- Bluffers Lookout2014
Bluffers Lookout
- Pass the Track2023
Pass the Track
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About the artist
Q01When was the Canadian Electronic Ensemble formed?+
The Canadian Electronic Ensemble was formed in 1972.
Q02Who are the members of the Canadian Electronic Ensemble?+
The members of the Canadian Electronic Ensemble are Larry Lake, James Montgomery, David Grimes, and Rose Bolton.
Q03Where does the Canadian Electronic Ensemble come from?+
The Canadian Electronic Ensemble comes from Toronto, Canada.
Q04What kind of music does the Canadian Electronic Ensemble make?+
The Canadian Electronic Ensemble makes electronic music, ambient music, and electroacoustic music.
Q05What are the biggest hits or albums of the Canadian Electronic Ensemble?+
Some of the major albums of the Canadian Electronic Ensemble include "Canadian Electronic Ensemble" (1977), "Bluffers Lookout" (2014), and "Pass the Track" (2023).
Q06How long has the Canadian Electronic Ensemble been active?+
The Canadian Electronic Ensemble has been active since its formation in 1972.