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Conductor  

 

Matteo Messori is a renowned Italian conductor and harpsichordist, known for his exceptional musicianship and profound understanding of Baroque music. Born on December 22, 1973, in Bologna, Italy, Messori showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later switched to the harpsichord, which became his primary instrument. Messori's musical education began at the Conservatory of Bologna, where he studied harpsichord with Sergio Vartolo and composition with Daniele Zanettovich. He later continued his studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he studied with Andrea Marcon and Jesper Christensen. During this time, Messori also attended masterclasses with renowned harpsichordists such as Gustav Leonhardt and Ton Koopman. Messori's career as a conductor began in 1999 when he founded the Ensemble Aurora, a Baroque ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music. With the Ensemble Aurora, Messori has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. He has also collaborated with some of the world's leading soloists, including Giuliano Carmignola, Viktoria Mullova, and Andreas Scholl. One of Messori's most notable performances was his 2010 debut at the Salzburg Festival, where he conducted a production of Handel's opera "Tamerlano." The production was widely praised for its musical excellence and Messori's sensitive and nuanced conducting. In 2012, Messori returned to the Salzburg Festival to conduct a production of Vivaldi's opera "Orlando furioso," which was also highly acclaimed. Messori has also been recognized for his exceptional musicianship and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Abbiati Prize for Best Italian Conductor, and in 2006, he was awarded the Premio Claudio Abbado, which recognizes young conductors who have made significant contributions to the world of classical music. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik Award for his recording of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with the Ensemble Aurora. In addition to his work as a conductor, Messori is also a highly regarded harpsichordist and has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recorded several albums as a soloist, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. He is also a sought-after teacher and has taught masterclasses at institutions such as the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and the Conservatory of Bologna. Messori's musical style is characterized by his deep understanding of Baroque music and his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music. He is known for his sensitive and nuanced conducting, which allows the music to speak for itself. His performances are marked by a sense of clarity and transparency, which allows the listener to fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of the music. In conclusion, Matteo Messori is a highly regarded conductor and harpsichordist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His exceptional musicianship and profound understanding of Baroque music have earned him numerous awards and honors, and his performances are widely praised for their sensitivity and nuance. Messori's legacy as a musician and conductor is sure to endure for many years to come.

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