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Conductor  

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Keyboard

 

Sergio Vartolo is a renowned Italian harpsichordist, conductor, and musicologist. He was born on October 22, 1952, in Rome, Italy. Vartolo grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known composer and conductor. From a young age, Vartolo showed a keen interest in music and began studying the piano and harpsichord. Vartolo's musical education began at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he studied piano and harpsichord. He later continued his studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he studied with the renowned harpsichordist and conductor, Gustav Leonhardt. Vartolo's time at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis was a formative period in his career, and he was deeply influenced by Leonhardt's approach to music. After completing his studies, Vartolo began performing as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso harpsichordist, and his performances were praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. Vartolo's repertoire focused primarily on Baroque music, and he became known for his interpretations of the works of Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti. In addition to his work as a performer, Vartolo also began to establish himself as a conductor and musicologist. He was particularly interested in the music of the Italian Baroque, and he began to research and study the works of lesser-known composers from this period. Vartolo's research led to the discovery of many previously unknown works, and he became a leading authority on the music of the Italian Baroque. Vartolo's career reached new heights in the 1990s, when he began recording for the Naxos label. His recordings were widely praised for their technical excellence and musical sensitivity, and they helped to establish Vartolo as one of the leading harpsichordists of his generation. Some of his most notable recordings include his performances of the complete keyboard works of Scarlatti, the complete harpsichord works of Rameau, and the complete keyboard works of Frescobaldi. In addition to his recordings, Vartolo continued to perform as a soloist and conductor throughout Europe and the United States. He was a frequent guest conductor with many of the leading orchestras and ensembles, and he was known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. Vartolo's performances were marked by their energy, passion, and musicality, and he quickly became a favorite of audiences and critics alike. Throughout his career, Vartolo has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1996, he was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or for his recording of the complete keyboard works of Scarlatti. He has also been awarded the Grand Prix du Disque, the Choc de la Musique, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, among many other honors. Today, Vartolo continues to perform and record, and he remains one of the most respected and admired musicians in the world of classical music. His contributions to the field of musicology have helped to shed new light on the works of many lesser-known composers, and his performances have inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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