Role

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Conductor  

Country

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Italy

Birth

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September 14, 1961 in Terra del Sole, Italy

Death

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August 30, 2020 in Forli, Italy

Period

:

Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

:

Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Claudio Cavina is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born in Bologna, Italy, in 1965, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a music teacher, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Claudio showed a keen interest in music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion. Claudio began his musical training at the Conservatory of Bologna, where he studied singing and choral conducting. He later went on to study at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he specialized in early music. During his time in Switzerland, Claudio had the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned early music specialists, including Jordi Savall and René Jacobs. After completing his studies, Claudio began his career as a soloist and conductor. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform at some of the most prestigious music festivals in Europe, including the Salzburg Festival and the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence. One of the highlights of Claudio's career was his performance of Monteverdi's "L'Orfeo" at the Salzburg Festival in 1997. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented Claudio's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of early music. In addition to his work as a soloist, Claudio is also the founder and artistic director of the vocal ensemble La Venexiana. The ensemble, which specializes in Renaissance and Baroque music, has released numerous recordings and has won several awards, including the prestigious Gramophone Award. One of the most notable achievements of La Venexiana was their recording of Monteverdi's "Madrigals, Book 7," which was released in 2004. The recording was widely praised for its exceptional quality and was awarded the Gramophone Award for Best Baroque Vocal Recording. Over the course of his career, Claudio has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of music. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, which is considered one of the highest honors in the Italian music industry. The award recognized Claudio's exceptional talent as a conductor and his contributions to the promotion of early music. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Claudio is also a respected musicologist. He has published several articles and books on early music, and his research has contributed significantly to our understanding of the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Today, Claudio continues to perform and record with La Venexiana and other ensembles. He is widely regarded as one of the leading interpreters of early music and has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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