Role

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Conductor Performer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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December 23, 1934 in Padua, Italy

Death

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September 6, 2018 in Padua, Italy

Genre

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Concerto

 

Claudio Scimone was a renowned Italian conductor and musicologist who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He was born on December 12, 1934, in Padua, Italy, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which inspired him to pursue a career in music. Scimone began his musical education at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice, where he studied violin and composition. He later continued his studies at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, where he studied conducting with Franco Ferrara. Scimone's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and he was soon invited to conduct major orchestras in Italy and abroad. In 1958, Scimone founded the I Solisti Veneti chamber orchestra, which became one of the most renowned ensembles in the world. The orchestra specialized in performing Baroque and Classical music on period instruments, and Scimone's innovative approach to interpretation and performance earned him widespread acclaim. Scimone's career as a conductor was marked by numerous highlights and achievements. He conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He also collaborated with some of the most celebrated soloists of his time, such as Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and Itzhak Perlman. One of Scimone's most significant achievements was his work in promoting the music of Antonio Vivaldi. He was a leading authority on Vivaldi's music and was responsible for rediscovering many of the composer's lost works. Scimone recorded over 500 works by Vivaldi, including the complete cycle of the composer's violin concertos. Scimone's contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an Italian citizen. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic. Scimone's legacy as a conductor and musicologist continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world. His innovative approach to interpretation and performance, his dedication to promoting the music of Antonio Vivaldi, and his contributions to the development of period instrument performance have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.

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