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Cappella Artemisia is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music composed by women during the Baroque era. The ensemble was founded in 1991 by the Italian musicologist and conductor, Dr. Candace Smith. Dr. Smith was inspired to create the ensemble after discovering a wealth of music composed by women during her research on the music of the Baroque era. The ensemble is named after Artemisia Gentileschi, a 17th-century Italian painter who was one of the few women to achieve recognition in the male-dominated art world of her time. Like Gentileschi, the members of Cappella Artemisia seek to challenge gender stereotypes and promote the work of women artists. Cappella Artemisia is made up of a core group of female singers and instrumentalists, who are joined by guest musicians for specific performances. The ensemble's members are all highly trained musicians, with backgrounds in early music and Baroque performance practice. One of the highlights of Cappella Artemisia's career was their performance at the 1992 Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The festival is one of the most prestigious early music festivals in the world, and Cappella Artemisia's performance was highly acclaimed. The ensemble has since performed at many other major festivals and concert series, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Festival de Musique Baroque de Lamèque in Canada, and the Tage Alter Musik Regensburg in Germany. Cappella Artemisia has also released several critically acclaimed recordings, including "La Tarantella: Antidotum Tarantulae" (1995), which features music from the 17th-century Italian tradition of using music to cure the bite of the tarantula spider. The ensemble's recording of Barbara Strozzi's "Sacri Musicali Affetti" (1998) was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or award in France. In addition to their performances and recordings, Cappella Artemisia is also committed to promoting the work of women composers through research and education. The ensemble has collaborated with scholars and musicologists to uncover and transcribe music composed by women during the Baroque era, and they have published several editions of this music. Cappella Artemisia's commitment to promoting the work of women composers has had a significant impact on the early music world. The ensemble has inspired other musicians and ensembles to explore the music of women composers, and their work has helped to challenge the traditional narrative of music history as a male-dominated field. In conclusion, Cappella Artemisia is a pioneering ensemble that has made significant contributions to the early music world. Through their performances, recordings, and research, they have helped to promote the work of women composers and challenge gender stereotypes in music. Their legacy will continue to inspire musicians and audiences for generations to come.

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