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La Risonanza is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1995 by Fabio Bonizzoni, an Italian harpsichordist and conductor. Bonizzoni had previously worked with several other Baroque music ensembles, including Concerto Italiano and Il Giardino Armonico, before deciding to form his own group. The ensemble's name, La Risonanza, is Italian for "the resonance," which reflects the group's focus on creating a rich and vibrant sound. The ensemble is known for its historically informed performances, which aim to recreate the sound and style of Baroque music as it would have been heard during the time period in which it was composed. La Risonanza's core members include Fabio Bonizzoni on harpsichord, violinists Anton Steck and Leila Schayegh, violist Stefano Barneschi, cellist Marco Frezzato, and bassist Daniele Ferretti. The ensemble also frequently collaborates with other musicians and vocalists, depending on the repertoire being performed. Over the years, La Risonanza has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The ensemble has also released several critically acclaimed recordings, including a series of albums dedicated to the music of Antonio Vivaldi. One of La Risonanza's most notable performances was their 2015 concert at the Wigmore Hall in London, which was part of the venue's Baroque Series. The ensemble performed a program of music by Italian Baroque composers, including Vivaldi, Corelli, and Scarlatti. The concert received rave reviews from critics, with The Guardian describing the ensemble's playing as "exquisite" and "impeccable." In addition to their live performances, La Risonanza has also received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings. Their 2010 album of Vivaldi's concertos for viola d'amore was awarded a Diapason d'Or, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music industry. The ensemble's recording of Handel's opera "Ariodante" was also highly praised, with Gramophone magazine calling it a "triumph." La Risonanza's commitment to historically informed performance has also led to collaborations with leading scholars and musicologists. In 2017, the ensemble worked with musicologist Michael Talbot to record a program of music by the Italian composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. The recording was based on Talbot's research into the original manuscripts of Pergolesi's music, and aimed to recreate the composer's original intentions as closely as possible. Overall, La Risonanza has established itself as one of the leading Baroque music ensembles in the world. With their impeccable playing, commitment to historical accuracy, and innovative programming, the ensemble continues to captivate audiences and critics alike.

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