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Le Musiche Nove is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2003 by the Italian harpsichordist and conductor, Claudio Astronio. The ensemble is based in Italy and is known for its performances of Baroque and early Classical music. The founding of Le Musiche Nove was a result of Astronio's desire to create an ensemble that would focus on the performance of lesser-known works from the Baroque and early Classical periods. He wanted to explore the repertoire of these periods in greater depth and to bring to light works that had been overlooked or forgotten. The ensemble's name, Le Musiche Nove, translates to "The New Music" in English. This name reflects the ensemble's commitment to exploring new and lesser-known works from the Baroque and early Classical periods. The main members of Le Musiche Nove are Claudio Astronio, who serves as the ensemble's artistic director and harpsichordist, and a group of highly skilled musicians who specialize in Baroque and early Classical music. These musicians include violinists Stefano Barneschi and Enrico Onofri, cellist Gaetano Nasillo, and flutist Marcello Gatti, among others. Le Musiche Nove has performed at some of the most prestigious music festivals and concert halls in Europe, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The ensemble has also toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. One of the highlights of Le Musiche Nove's career was their performance of Handel's opera, Giulio Cesare, at the Salzburg Festival in 2006. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of Baroque music. In addition to their performances, Le Musiche Nove has also received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings. Their recording of Handel's opera, Rinaldo, was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or award in 2009, and their recording of Vivaldi's opera, Orlando Furioso, was awarded the Choc de Classica award in 2012. Le Musiche Nove's commitment to exploring new and lesser-known works from the Baroque and early Classical periods has made them one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles in the classical music world today. Their performances and recordings have helped to shed new light on these periods of music history, and they continue to inspire audiences around the world with their passion and dedication to their craft.

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