Role

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Conductor  

Country

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Switzerland

Birth

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in Switzerland

Genre

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Choral

 

Diego Fasolis is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on 18th February 1958 in Lugano, Switzerland. Fasolis grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor. He started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the organ. Fasolis was passionate about music from a young age, and he knew that he wanted to pursue a career in music. Fasolis studied music at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, where he specialized in organ and composition. He later continued his studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland, where he studied harpsichord and early music. Fasolis was an exceptional student, and he graduated with honors from both institutions. After completing his studies, Fasolis began his career as a musician. He started performing in various concerts and festivals across Europe. Fasolis quickly gained a reputation as a talented musician, and he was soon invited to perform with some of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe. One of Fasolis's most significant achievements was his appointment as the principal conductor of the I Barocchisti orchestra in 1999. The I Barocchisti orchestra is a renowned early music ensemble that specializes in Baroque music. Fasolis's appointment as the principal conductor was a significant milestone in his career, and it marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Under Fasolis's leadership, the I Barocchisti orchestra has achieved great success. The orchestra has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Fasolis has also led the orchestra in several recordings, which have received critical acclaim. Fasolis has also collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians in the world. He has worked with conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Chailly, and Daniel Harding. Fasolis has also collaborated with soloists such as Cecilia Bartoli, Andreas Scholl, and Philippe Jaroussky. One of Fasolis's most memorable performances was his interpretation of Handel's Messiah. Fasolis conducted the Messiah with the I Barocchisti orchestra and the Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera. The performance was held at the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Milan, and it was broadcast live on television. Fasolis's interpretation of the Messiah was praised for its clarity and precision, and it was considered one of the best performances of the work in recent years. Fasolis has received several awards and honors throughout his career. In 2003, he was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture, which is one of the most prestigious cultural awards in Switzerland. In 2010, he was awarded the Premio Abbiati, which is the most important music award in Italy. Fasolis has also been awarded the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a foreign citizen by the Italian government. In addition to his work as a conductor, Fasolis is also a respected musicologist. He has published several articles and books on early music, and he is considered an expert in the field. Fasolis's knowledge of early music has informed his interpretations of Baroque music, and his performances are known for their historical accuracy and authenticity.

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