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Conductor  

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Choral

 

Gabriel Garrido is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on September 16, 1944, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Garrido's passion for music began at a young age, and he started playing the guitar when he was just six years old. He was also interested in singing and started taking vocal lessons when he was a teenager. Garrido's musical education began at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he studied guitar and composition. He later went on to study musicology at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. During his time in Paris, Garrido became interested in early music and began studying the lute and the vihuela, which are both stringed instruments from the Renaissance period. In 1970, Garrido founded the Ensemble Elyma, which is a group of musicians who specialize in performing early music. The ensemble has become one of the most respected early music groups in the world, and Garrido has been the artistic director and conductor of the group since its inception. The ensemble has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. One of the highlights of Garrido's career was his performance of Monteverdi's opera L'Orfeo at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires in 1989. The performance was a huge success, and it was praised by critics and audiences alike. Garrido's interpretation of the opera was considered groundbreaking, and it helped to establish him as one of the leading interpreters of early music. Garrido has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of music. In 1995, he was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an artist. In 2004, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, which is another prestigious honor. In addition to his work with the Ensemble Elyma, Garrido has also worked as a guest conductor with many other orchestras and ensembles around the world. He has conducted performances of works by composers such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi, and he has been praised for his ability to bring out the best in the musicians he works with. Garrido's recordings have also been highly acclaimed. He has recorded many albums with the Ensemble Elyma, including recordings of works by Monteverdi, Vivaldi, and Handel. His recording of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo was particularly well-received, and it was awarded the Diapason d'Or, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the world of classical music. Despite his many accomplishments, Garrido remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record with the Ensemble Elyma, and he is always looking for new ways to explore and interpret early music. His passion for music has inspired countless musicians and audiences around the world, and his contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for generations to come.

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