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Medieval

 

Tasto Solo is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music. The group was founded in 1999 by Guido Morini, a renowned Italian harpsichordist and organist. The ensemble is based in Italy and is made up of a core group of musicians who are dedicated to the exploration and interpretation of music from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Guido Morini, the founder of Tasto Solo, is a highly respected musician who has performed with some of the most prestigious early music ensembles in the world. He is a graduate of the Conservatory of Bologna and has studied with some of the most renowned harpsichordists and organists of his time. Morini is also a prolific composer and has written music for a variety of ensembles and soloists. The other members of Tasto Solo are equally accomplished musicians who have dedicated their careers to the performance of early music. The ensemble includes Claudio Astronio, who plays the harpsichord and organ, and Marco Beasley, who is a tenor and specializes in the performance of early Italian music. Other members of the ensemble include Maurizio Croci, who plays the lute and theorbo, and Emanuela Galli, who is a soprano and specializes in the performance of Baroque music. Tasto Solo has performed at some of the most prestigious early music festivals in the world, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Tage Alter Musik in Regensburg, and the Festival de Musique Ancienne in Ambronay. The ensemble has also performed at many of the most renowned concert halls in Europe, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Philharmonie de Paris, and the Wigmore Hall in London. One of the highlights of Tasto Solo's career was their performance of the complete keyboard works of Girolamo Frescobaldi. The ensemble performed this monumental task over the course of several years, and their recordings of the complete works have been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The ensemble has also recorded music by other early music composers, including Claudio Monteverdi, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Antonio Vivaldi. Tasto Solo has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2003, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or for their recording of the complete keyboard works of Frescobaldi. The ensemble has also been awarded the Choc de Classica and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik for their recordings. In addition to their performances and recordings, Tasto Solo is also dedicated to the education and promotion of early music. The ensemble regularly conducts masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and they have also collaborated with a number of educational institutions to promote the study and performance of early music. In conclusion, Tasto Solo is a highly respected early music ensemble that has made significant contributions to the performance and interpretation of music from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The ensemble's dedication to the exploration and interpretation of early music has earned them numerous awards and accolades, and their performances and recordings have been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. Tasto Solo's commitment to the education and promotion of early music ensures that their legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians and music lovers.

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