Role

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Conductor

Birth

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April 22, 1957

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

 

Vocal

 

Michi Gaigg is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on August 16, 1957, in Linz, Austria. Her parents were both musicians, and they played a significant role in shaping her musical career. Gaigg started playing the violin at a young age and showed exceptional talent. She received her first violin lessons from her mother and later studied at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz. She continued her studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, where she studied violin and viola. After completing her studies, Gaigg started her career as a freelance musician. She played with various orchestras and ensembles, including the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Salzburg Chamber Soloists, and the Concentus Musicus Wien. She also worked as a soloist and chamber musician, performing in concerts and festivals across Europe. In 1985, Gaigg founded the L'Orfeo Barockorchester, a period-instrument ensemble that specializes in Baroque music. The ensemble quickly gained recognition for its innovative interpretations of Baroque music and its high-quality performances. Gaigg served as the artistic director and concertmaster of the ensemble, and under her leadership, L'Orfeo Barockorchester became one of the most respected Baroque ensembles in Europe. Gaigg's work with L'Orfeo Barockorchester has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 1991, the ensemble won the prestigious Echo Klassik award for its recording of Handel's "Messiah." The ensemble has also received critical acclaim for its recordings of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Vivaldi's Four Seasons. In addition to her work with L'Orfeo Barockorchester, Gaigg has also conducted other orchestras and ensembles. She has worked with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, and the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, among others. She has also conducted opera productions, including Handel's "Alcina" and Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Gaigg's conducting work has also been recognized with awards and honors. In 2007, she received the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, an award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and sciences in Austria. She has also been awarded the Mozart Medal by the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg. Throughout her career, Gaigg has been committed to promoting the works of female composers. She has conducted works by Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, and Barbara Strozzi, among others. She has also commissioned new works by female composers, including Johanna Doderer and Olga Neuwirth. In recent years, Gaigg has continued to perform and record with L'Orfeo Barockorchester. The ensemble has released several recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's "Goldberg Variations." Gaigg has also continued to conduct other orchestras and ensembles, including the Salzburg Chamber Soloists and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra. In conclusion, Michi Gaigg is a highly respected classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Her work with L'Orfeo Barockorchester has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, and she has also been recognized for her conducting work. Gaigg's commitment to promoting the works of female composers has also been an important part of her career.

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