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Accademia Strumentale Italiana is a classical music ensemble based in Verona, Italy. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by its current artistic director, Federico Guglielmo, with the aim of promoting and performing Baroque and Classical music on period instruments. The ensemble's main members are highly skilled musicians who specialize in playing period instruments, such as the harpsichord, viola da gamba, and baroque violin. The ensemble's core members include Federico Guglielmo (violin), Stefano Barneschi (violin), Marco Ceccato (cello), and Luca Guglielmo (harpsichord). Accademia Strumentale Italiana has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Wigmore Hall in London, and the Salzburg Festival. The ensemble has also collaborated with renowned soloists such as Cecilia Bartoli, Andreas Scholl, and Giuliano Carmignola. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the Salzburg Festival in 2000. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish Accademia Strumentale Italiana as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in the world. Accademia Strumentale Italiana has also received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings. Their recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons won the Diapason d'Or award in 2001, and their recording of Handel's Concerti Grossi Op. 6 was awarded the Choc de la Musique award in 2005. In addition to their performances and recordings, Accademia Strumentale Italiana is also committed to promoting music education and outreach. The ensemble regularly holds masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and they have also performed in schools and community centers to bring classical music to a wider audience. Overall, Accademia Strumentale Italiana has established itself as one of the most respected and innovative Baroque ensembles in the world. With their commitment to period instruments and historically informed performance practices, the ensemble continues to inspire and delight audiences around the globe.

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