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Stile Galante is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 2005 by Stefano Aresi, an Italian harpsichordist and conductor. Aresi had a passion for Baroque music and wanted to create an ensemble that would perform this music in a historically informed way. The ensemble's name, Stile Galante, comes from the Italian term "galant style," which refers to the elegant and refined style of music that was popular in the Baroque era. The ensemble's mission is to bring this style of music to life and to share it with audiences around the world. Stile Galante is made up of a core group of musicians who specialize in Baroque music. The ensemble's main members include Stefano Aresi on harpsichord and conductor, Federico Guglielmo on violin, and Marco Testori on cello. The ensemble also collaborates with other musicians and singers as needed for specific performances. Since its founding, Stile Galante has performed at major music festivals and concert halls around the world. Some of the ensemble's most notable performances include appearances at the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Festival de Musique Baroque de Lamèque in Canada, and the Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona. The ensemble has also performed at prestigious concert halls such as the Wigmore Hall in London and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Stile Galante has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances. In 2010, the ensemble won the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for its recording of the music of Giovanni Battista Sammartini. The ensemble has also been praised for its recordings of the music of Antonio Vivaldi and George Frideric Handel. One of the highlights of Stile Galante's career was its performance of Handel's opera "Ariodante" at the Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona in 2014. The ensemble received rave reviews for its performance, with critics praising the ensemble's "exquisite playing" and "impeccable sense of style." Stile Galante is known for its commitment to performing Baroque music in a historically informed way. The ensemble uses period instruments and follows the performance practices of the Baroque era. This means that the ensemble pays close attention to details such as ornamentation, articulation, and phrasing, in order to recreate the sound of Baroque music as it was intended to be heard. In addition to its performances, Stile Galante is also committed to education and outreach. The ensemble regularly gives masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and has worked with organizations such as the European Union Baroque Orchestra and the Accademia del Ricercare in Italy. Overall, Stile Galante is a world-renowned ensemble that is dedicated to bringing the music of the Baroque era to life. With its commitment to historical accuracy and its impeccable musicianship, the ensemble has earned a reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Baroque music in the world today.

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