Ensemble Barocco Della Cappella Musicale 'Santa Teresa Dei Maschi' is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1995 in Bari, Italy. The ensemble is known for its performances of Baroque music, particularly the works of Antonio Vivaldi. The founding members of the ensemble were a group of musicians who were passionate about Baroque music and wanted to bring it to a wider audience. They were all members of the Cappella Musicale 'Santa Teresa Dei Maschi', a choir that was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to the performance of sacred music. The main members of the ensemble are the violinists Francesco D'Orazio and Fabio Mastrangelo, the cellist Antonio Fantini, the harpsichordist Francesco Cera, and the soprano Roberta Invernizzi. These musicians are all highly skilled and have extensive experience performing Baroque music. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Pontoise in France in 2001. They received critical acclaim for their performance of Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and were invited back to the festival the following year. In 2003, the ensemble released their first album, 'Vivaldi: Concerti per archi e cembalo'. The album received positive reviews and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of Vivaldi's music. In 2005, the ensemble performed at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Versailles in France. They were invited to perform Vivaldi's 'Griselda', which was a rare opportunity to hear this opera in its original form. The performance was a great success and was praised for its authenticity and musicality. In 2007, the ensemble released their second album, 'Vivaldi: Concerti per violino e archi'. The album featured Francesco D'Orazio as the soloist and received critical acclaim for its virtuosity and musicality. In 2010, the ensemble performed at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Sablé in France. They were invited to perform Vivaldi's 'Juditha Triumphans', which was a rare opportunity to hear this opera in its original form. The performance was a great success and was praised for its musicality and dramatic intensity. In 2012, the ensemble released their third album, 'Vivaldi: Concerti per violoncello e archi'. The album featured Antonio Fantini as the soloist and received critical acclaim for its musicality and technical skill. Over the years, the ensemble has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. They have been praised for their musicality, technical skill, and authenticity in interpreting Baroque music. Ensemble Barocco Della Cappella Musicale 'Santa Teresa Dei Maschi' continues to perform and record Baroque music, bringing the music of Vivaldi and other Baroque composers to audiences around the world. Their passion for this music and their dedication to authenticity and musicality have made them one of the leading ensembles in the field of Baroque music.

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