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Ensemble Près de votre oreille (roughly translated as "Close to Your Ear Ensemble") is a French vocal ensemble founded in 2007 by conductor and composer Jean-Christophe Rozet. The group specializes in *a cappella* performance, focusing on contemporary music, often commissioning works directly from composers. Their repertoire extends beyond purely choral pieces, frequently incorporating extended vocal techniques – including whispers, breaths, and percussive sounds – blurring the lines between voice and instrument.

Rozet’s compositional background heavily influences their stylistic approach, characterized by textural exploration and a keen sensitivity to timbre. Ensemble Près de votre oreille has premiered over 150 pieces, collaborating with prominent composers like Kaija Saariaho, Unsuk Chin, and Tristan Murail.

They've released critically acclaimed albums on labels like Æon and Harmonia Mundi, earning a Diapason d'Or for their recording of works by Saariaho and a nomination for the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) for their album *Winterreise*.