Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Gianluca Capuano is a renowned Italian conductor, harpsichordist, and musicologist. He was born on December 9, 1978, in Naples, Italy. Capuano grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor and composer. From a young age, Capuano showed a keen interest in music and began studying the harpsichord at the age of six. Capuano's musical education began at the Conservatory of Naples, where he studied harpsichord and organ. He later continued his studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he specialized in early music performance practice. During his time in Switzerland, Capuano had the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned early music specialists, including Jordi Savall and René Jacobs. After completing his studies, Capuano began his career as a conductor and harpsichordist. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in Europe. In 2005, he founded the ensemble Il Canto di Orfeo, which specializes in the performance of Baroque and early Classical music. Capuano's performances are characterized by his deep understanding of historical performance practice and his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music. He is known for his dynamic and expressive conducting style, which has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. One of Capuano's most notable performances was his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2011, where he conducted a production of Handel's opera "Tamerlano." The production was widely praised for its innovative staging and Capuano's masterful conducting. He has since returned to the Salzburg Festival on several occasions, conducting productions of Mozart's "La finta giardiniera" and Handel's "Ariodante." Capuano has also collaborated with some of the most renowned soloists in the world, including Cecilia Bartoli, Philippe Jaroussky, and Andreas Scholl. He has conducted performances at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. In addition to his work as a conductor and harpsichordist, Capuano is also a respected musicologist. He has published several articles and books on early music performance practice, and his research has been widely cited and praised by scholars in the field. Capuano's numerous awards and accolades include the prestigious Abbiati Prize for Best Conductor in 2012, the Echo Klassik Award for Best Opera Recording in 2014, and the Diapason d'Or Award in 2016. He is also a recipient of the Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia, one of the highest honors awarded by the Italian government. Despite his many achievements, Capuano remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and conduct with passion and enthusiasm, and his love for music is evident in every note he plays. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential musicians of his generation.

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