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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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January 25, 1960 in Rome, Italy

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

Rinaldo Alessandrini is a renowned Italian conductor, harpsichordist, and musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on January 25, 1960, in Rome, Italy, Alessandrini showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano at the age of six. He later switched to the harpsichord and continued his studies at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he graduated with honors. After completing his studies, Alessandrini began performing as a soloist and chamber musician, specializing in Baroque music. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosic playing and his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music. In 1984, he founded the ensemble Concerto Italiano, which quickly became one of the leading Baroque ensembles in the world. With Concerto Italiano, Alessandrini has performed at major concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the BBC Proms. He has also recorded extensively with the ensemble, releasing over 50 albums on the Naïve label. These recordings have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Gramophone Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Choc de l'année. Alessandrini's repertoire with Concerto Italiano includes works by some of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, including Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Monteverdi. He is particularly known for his interpretations of Monteverdi's operas, which he has performed and recorded in their entirety. His recordings of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria are considered to be among the definitive versions of these works. In addition to his work with Concerto Italiano, Alessandrini has also conducted many of the world's leading orchestras and opera companies. He has worked with the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and the Zurich Opera, among others. He is known for his ability to bring out the best in both period and modern instruments, and for his attention to detail and historical accuracy. Alessandrini has also been recognized for his contributions to music scholarship. He has written extensively on Baroque music, and his articles and essays have been published in leading music journals and books. He has also served as a professor of harpsichord and chamber music at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, and has taught masterclasses at universities and conservatories around the world. Throughout his career, Alessandrini has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, the highest honor for classical music in Italy. He has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award, the Edison Award, and the Grand Prix du Disque. In conclusion, Rinaldo Alessandrini is a highly respected and influential figure in the world of classical music. His virtuosic playing, meticulous attention to detail, and historical accuracy have made him one of the leading interpreters of Baroque music. His recordings and performances with Concerto Italiano have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, and his contributions to music scholarship have been widely recognized. Alessandrini's legacy as a performer, conductor, and scholar will undoubtedly continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians to come.

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