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I Fagiolini is a British classical music ensemble that specializes in Renaissance and Baroque music. The group was founded in 1986 by Robert Hollingworth, who remains its artistic director and conductor to this day. The ensemble's name, which means "the little beans" in Italian, is a reference to a type of vocal music popular in the Renaissance era. The founding members of I Fagiolini were all students at Oxford University, where they formed the group as a way to explore the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The original lineup included six singers and a lutenist, and the group quickly gained a reputation for its innovative and engaging performances. Over the years, I Fagiolini has expanded its repertoire to include music from a wide range of periods and styles, but the group remains best known for its interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque music. The ensemble's performances are characterized by their energy, precision, and attention to detail, and the group has won numerous awards and accolades for its work. One of the highlights of I Fagiolini's career was its performance at the 1992 Edinburgh Festival, where the group presented a program of music by the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. The performance was widely praised for its virtuosity and emotional depth, and it helped to establish I Fagiolini as one of the leading ensembles in the field of early music. In the years since, I Fagiolini has continued to perform and record extensively, releasing more than a dozen albums and collaborating with a wide range of musicians and artists. The group has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Gramophone Award for Best Early Music Recording in 2005. Despite its success, I Fagiolini remains committed to exploring new and innovative approaches to early music, and the group continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in this rich and fascinating field. With its combination of technical skill, artistic vision, and sheer passion for music, I Fagiolini is sure to remain a fixture on the classical music scene for many years to come.

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