Role

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Composer Conductor Performer

Birth

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1962

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Alessandro de Marchi is a renowned Italian conductor and harpsichordist, known for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music. Born on February 13, 1962, in Bergamo, Italy, de Marchi showed an early interest in music and began studying the harpsichord at the age of six. He later went on to study at the Conservatorio di Musica "Giuseppe Verdi" in Milan, where he received his diploma in harpsichord performance. After completing his studies, de Marchi began his career as a soloist and chamber musician, performing extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He quickly gained a reputation for his virtuosic playing and his deep understanding of Baroque music. In 1987, he founded the Accademia Hermans, a period-instrument ensemble dedicated to the performance of Baroque and Classical music. Throughout his career, de Marchi has collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and opera companies, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna State Opera, and the Royal Opera House in London. He has also worked with many of the world's most renowned soloists, including Cecilia Bartoli, Andreas Scholl, and Philippe Jaroussky. One of de Marchi's most notable achievements was his appointment as the principal conductor of the Academia Montis Regalis in 2007. Under his leadership, the orchestra has become one of the most respected period-instrument ensembles in Europe, known for its vibrant and dynamic performances of Baroque and Classical music. De Marchi has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Abbiati Prize for Best Conductor, an honor that is widely regarded as one of the most important awards in the Italian classical music world. He has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Gramophone Award, among others. Some of de Marchi's most notable performances include his critically acclaimed production of Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" at the Salzburg Festival in 2006, which was praised for its freshness and vitality. He has also conducted numerous productions of Handel's operas, including "Giulio Cesare" and "Rinaldo," which have been widely praised for their energy and authenticity. In addition to his work as a conductor, de Marchi is also a respected musicologist and scholar. He has published numerous articles and essays on Baroque and Classical music, and has served as a consultant for many major opera companies and orchestras. Despite his many achievements, de Marchi remains committed to his craft and continues to push the boundaries of classical music. He is widely regarded as one of the most important conductors of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music will undoubtedly be felt for many years to come.

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