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Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music. The group was founded in 1996 by its current director, José Ferrero, and is based in the town of Chinchilla de Montearagón, in the province of Albacete, Spain. The ensemble's name, Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla, translates to "Old Chapel of Chinchilla," and is a reference to the group's origins as a small choir that performed in the town's historic chapel. Over the years, the ensemble has grown in size and scope, and now includes a core group of around 20 musicians who perform on a variety of period instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, flutes, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, and percussion. Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla is known for its meticulous attention to historical performance practice, and the group's performances are characterized by their authenticity and attention to detail. The ensemble's repertoire spans the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, and includes works by composers such as Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, and Mozart. One of the highlights of Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla's career was its performance at the Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada in 2002. The group's performance of Handel's oratorio "Messiah" was widely praised for its clarity, precision, and emotional depth, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading early music groups in Spain. In addition to its concert performances, Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla has also recorded several albums, including "Música en la Catedral de Cuenca," which features works by Spanish composers from the 16th and 17th centuries, and "Música en la Catedral de Albacete," which includes works by Mozart, Haydn, and other composers from the Classical period. Over the years, Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2004, the ensemble was awarded the Premio Nacional de Música, one of the highest honors in Spanish music, in recognition of its contributions to the field of early music. The group has also been praised for its educational outreach programs, which aim to introduce young people to the joys of classical music and historical performance practice. Today, Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla continues to perform regularly throughout Spain and Europe, and remains committed to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of early music. With its impeccable musicianship, deep knowledge of historical performance practice, and passionate commitment to the music, the ensemble is sure to remain a beloved fixture of the classical music world for years to come.

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