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Ensemble

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Baroque

 

El Concierto Español is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Spanish Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1990 by the Spanish conductor Emilio Moreno, who remains its artistic director to this day. Moreno was born in Madrid in 1954 and began his musical studies at the age of six. He studied violin and viola at the Madrid Royal Conservatory and later studied Baroque music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. Moreno has performed with many of the world's leading Baroque ensembles, including Les Arts Florissants, La Petite Bande, and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. El Concierto Español's main members are a group of highly skilled musicians who specialize in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble's core members include Emilio Moreno on violin and viola, Daniel Zapico on theorbo and Baroque guitar, and Pablo Zapico on Baroque guitar and harpsichord. Other members of the ensemble include singers, percussionists, and other instrumentalists. El Concierto Español has performed at many of the world's leading concert halls and festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also recorded numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim. One of El Concierto Español's most notable performances was its 2009 performance of Handel's "Messiah" at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The performance was part of the BBC Proms and was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. The ensemble's performance was praised for its energy, precision, and emotional depth. El Concierto Español has also received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2003, the ensemble was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The ensemble has also received several awards from the Spanish Association of Classical Music Critics, including Best Baroque Ensemble in 2005 and 2009. Overall, El Concierto Español is a highly respected and acclaimed classical music ensemble that has made significant contributions to the performance and preservation of Spanish Baroque music. The ensemble's dedication to historical accuracy and musical excellence has earned it a place among the world's leading Baroque ensembles.

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