Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Cappella della Pieta de'Turchini is a classical music ensemble based in Naples, Italy. The ensemble was founded in 1987 by Antonio Florio, a conductor and musicologist who specializes in Baroque music. The group is named after the Conservatory of Santa Maria della Pieta in Naples, where Florio studied and where the ensemble is based. The ensemble is made up of a core group of musicians who specialize in Baroque music, including singers, instrumentalists, and a choir. The group's repertoire includes works by composers such as Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach, as well as lesser-known Baroque composers from Naples and other parts of Italy. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance of Vivaldi's opera "Orlando Furioso" at the Festival della Valle d'Itria in 1999. The performance was praised for its energy and virtuosity, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading Baroque music groups in Italy. In addition to their performances, the ensemble has also received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings. Their recording of Handel's "Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno" won the prestigious Diapason d'Or award in 2000, and their recording of Vivaldi's "Griselda" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2012. The ensemble has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles, including the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Venice Baroque Orchestra. These collaborations have helped to expand the ensemble's repertoire and bring their music to a wider audience. Despite their success, the ensemble has remained committed to their roots in Naples and the music of the Baroque era. They continue to perform regularly in Naples and other parts of Italy, and have become an important part of the city's cultural scene. Overall, Cappella della Pieta de'Turchini is a highly respected and accomplished classical music ensemble that has made significant contributions to the world of Baroque music. Their commitment to their craft and their passion for the music of the Baroque era have earned them a dedicated following and numerous awards and accolades.

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