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Enrike Solinís is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on 23rd June 1973 in Bilbao, Spain. From a young age, Solinís showed a keen interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of six. He was inspired by his father, who was a guitarist and composer, and his mother, who was a singer. Solinís received his formal music education at the Conservatorio Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga in Bilbao, where he studied guitar under the guidance of renowned guitarists such as José Luis Rodrigo and Javier Riba. He also studied musicology at the University of La Rioja, where he obtained a degree in musicology. Solinís began his professional career as a guitarist in 1993, when he joined the group La Folía, which specialized in early music. He quickly established himself as a talented musician and went on to perform with several other groups, including the Ensemble Elyma, the Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla, and the Orquesta Barroca de Venecia. In 2000, Solinís founded his own group, Euskal Barrokensemble, which specializes in the performance of early music from the Basque Country and other regions of Spain. The group has gained international recognition for its innovative and dynamic performances, which combine historical accuracy with a contemporary approach. Solinís has also collaborated with several other musicians and groups, including the soprano Raquel Andueza, the countertenor Carlos Mena, and the conductor Jordi Savall. He has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona. One of Solinís' most notable performances was his appearance at the 2010 Edinburgh International Festival, where he performed with Euskal Barrokensemble. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and Solinís was praised for his virtuosic guitar playing and his ability to bring early music to life. Solinís has also received several awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 2006, he was awarded the National Prize for Culture by the Basque Government, and in 2012, he was awarded the Medal of Honor by the City of Bilbao. He has also been nominated for several international awards, including the Grammy Awards and the International Classical Music Awards. In addition to his work as a performer, Solinís is also a respected musicologist and has published several articles and books on early music. He is particularly interested in the music of the Basque Country and has conducted extensive research on the subject. Solinís' contributions to the world of music have been significant, and his innovative and dynamic performances have helped to bring early music to a wider audience. He continues to perform and record with Euskal Barrokensemble and other groups, and his passion for music shows no signs of waning.

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