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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

Piccolo Concerto Wien is a classical music ensemble that was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1993. The ensemble is known for its unique sound and interpretation of Baroque and Classical music, as well as its innovative approach to programming and performance. The founding members of Piccolo Concerto Wien were four young musicians who shared a passion for early music and a desire to explore new ways of presenting it to audiences. The original members were Andrea Rognoni (flute), Roberto Sensi (violin), Luca Pianca (lute), and Francesco Galligioni (cello). Over the years, the ensemble has expanded and contracted in size, depending on the repertoire being performed. One of the hallmarks of Piccolo Concerto Wien is its commitment to historical accuracy in performance. The ensemble uses period instruments and plays music in the style and manner of the time in which it was written. This attention to detail has earned the ensemble critical acclaim and a loyal following among early music enthusiasts. Piccolo Concerto Wien has performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, appearing at major festivals and concert halls. Some of the ensemble's most notable performances include appearances at the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Lincoln Center in New York City. In addition to its live performances, Piccolo Concerto Wien has also recorded extensively. The ensemble has released over a dozen albums, including recordings of works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and Mozart. Many of these recordings have received critical acclaim and awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award. One of the highlights of Piccolo Concerto Wien's career was its performance at the 2006 Salzburg Festival. The ensemble was invited to perform a program of Vivaldi concertos, which was broadcast live on Austrian television. The performance was widely praised for its energy, precision, and musicality, and helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading early music ensembles in the world. Another notable performance by Piccolo Concerto Wien was its appearance at the 2010 Edinburgh International Festival. The ensemble performed a program of music by Mozart and his contemporaries, which was praised for its freshness and vitality. The performance was also notable for its innovative staging, which included projections of historical images and video. Over the years, Piccolo Concerto Wien has received numerous awards and honors for its performances and recordings. In addition to the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award, the ensemble has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. These awards are a testament to the ensemble's commitment to excellence and its dedication to bringing early music to audiences around the world. Today, Piccolo Concerto Wien continues to be one of the most respected and innovative early music ensembles in the world. The ensemble's commitment to historical accuracy, combined with its passion for exploring new ways of presenting early music, has made it a favorite among audiences and critics alike. With its unique sound and dynamic performances, Piccolo Concerto Wien is sure to continue delighting audiences for years to come.

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