Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Duo Tedesco is a classical music duo consisting of Italian guitarist Matteo Mela and Belgian guitarist Lorenzo Micheli. The duo has gained international recognition for their virtuosic performances and innovative interpretations of classical guitar repertoire. Matteo Mela was born in Savona, Italy in 1972. He began playing guitar at the age of eight and went on to study at the Conservatory of Music in Alessandria, Italy. He later studied with renowned guitarists Oscar Ghiglia and Alvaro Pierri at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Mela has won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious GFA International Guitar Competition in 1997. Lorenzo Micheli was born in Milan, Italy in 1975. He began playing guitar at the age of six and went on to study at the Conservatory of Music in Milan. He later studied with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Micheli has also won numerous awards and competitions, including the GFA International Guitar Competition in 1999. Mela and Micheli first met in 1994 while studying with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Chigiana. They began playing together and quickly realized their shared passion for classical guitar music. In 1995, they formed Duo Tedesco, taking their name from the Italian word for "German" in honor of the great German composers of classical guitar music. Duo Tedesco quickly gained recognition for their virtuosic performances and innovative interpretations of classical guitar repertoire. They have performed in major concert halls and festivals around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Tokyo International Guitar Festival. They have also collaborated with renowned musicians such as flutist Sir James Galway and violinist Gidon Kremer. In addition to their performances, Duo Tedesco has also recorded several albums, including "Music for Two Guitars" and "Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin." Their recordings have received critical acclaim and have been featured on radio stations around the world. Duo Tedesco's repertoire includes a wide range of classical guitar music, from Baroque to contemporary. They are particularly known for their interpretations of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, which they have performed and recorded extensively. They are also known for their arrangements of popular music, including works by The Beatles and Astor Piazzolla. In addition to their performances and recordings, Mela and Micheli are also dedicated teachers. They have taught masterclasses and workshops around the world, including at the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. They are also the founders of the Accademia di Chitarra di Firenze, a guitar school in Florence, Italy. Duo Tedesco has received numerous awards and accolades throughout their career. In addition to their competition wins, they have been awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik Award in Germany and the Diapason d'Or in France. They have also been named "Artists of the Year" by Guitar Player magazine. In conclusion, Duo Tedesco is a world-renowned classical music duo consisting of Italian guitarist Matteo Mela and Belgian guitarist Lorenzo Micheli. They have gained international recognition for their virtuosic performances and innovative interpretations of classical guitar repertoire.

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