Role

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Ensemble

Country

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Netherlands

Period

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Classical

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

Quartetto Esterhazy is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2008. The ensemble is named after the Esterhazy family, who were patrons of the arts and music during the 18th and 19th centuries. The quartet is made up of four members: violinists Sara Zeneli and Giuseppe Gibboni, violist Giuseppe Russo, and cellist Francesco Dillon. The members of Quartetto Esterhazy are all accomplished musicians in their own right. Sara Zeneli has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras and has won several awards, including the first prize at the International Violin Competition "Città di Cremona" in 2005. Giuseppe Gibboni has performed with many orchestras and chamber ensembles, and has won several awards, including the first prize at the International Violin Competition "Premio Rodolfo Lipizer" in 2006. Giuseppe Russo has performed with many orchestras and chamber ensembles, and has won several awards, including the first prize at the International Viola Competition "Maurice Vieux" in 2004. Francesco Dillon has performed as a soloist with many orchestras and has won several awards, including the first prize at the International Cello Competition "Antonio Janigro" in 2000. The quartet has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Wigmore Hall in London, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. They have also performed at many music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Ravenna Festival. One of the highlights of Quartetto Esterhazy's career was their performance of Beethoven's complete string quartets at the Wigmore Hall in London in 2012. The quartet performed all 16 of Beethoven's string quartets over the course of eight concerts, which were highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. The quartet's performance of Beethoven's string quartets was also recorded and released on CD. Another highlight of Quartetto Esterhazy's career was their performance of Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" quartet at the Salzburg Festival in 2014. The quartet's performance was highly praised by critics, who described it as "powerful" and "intense." The quartet's performance of "Death and the Maiden" was also recorded and released on CD. Quartetto Esterhazy has won several awards for their performances and recordings. In 2010, the quartet won the "Premio Abbiati" award, which is one of the most prestigious awards for classical music in Italy. The quartet has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Gramophone Award and the International Classical Music Award. In addition to their performances and recordings, Quartetto Esterhazy is also committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience. The quartet has participated in many educational programs, including workshops and masterclasses for young musicians. They have also collaborated with other artists and musicians from different genres, including jazz and world music. In conclusion, Quartetto Esterhazy is a highly acclaimed classical music ensemble that has performed in many prestigious venues around the world. The quartet's performances of Beethoven's string quartets and Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" quartet have been highly praised by critics and audiences alike. The quartet has also won several awards for their performances and recordings, and is committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience through educational programs and collaborations with other artists.

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