Role

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Conductor  

Country

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Italy

Birth

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February 6, 1963 in Treviso, Italy

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Andrea Marcon is a renowned Italian conductor and harpsichordist, known for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music. Born on February 6, 1963, in Treviso, Italy, Marcon showed an early interest in music and began studying the harpsichord at the age of 16. He went on to study at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he received his diploma in harpsichord performance. Marcon's career as a conductor began in 1991 when he founded the Venice Baroque Orchestra, which quickly gained international recognition for its performances of Baroque music. Under Marcon's leadership, the orchestra has performed at major concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Lincoln Center in New York. In addition to his work with the Venice Baroque Orchestra, Marcon has conducted many other leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the English Concert, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many renowned soloists, including Cecilia Bartoli, Magdalena Kožená, and Giuliano Carmignola. Marcon's repertoire is focused primarily on Baroque and Classical music, with a particular emphasis on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. He has recorded numerous albums of Bach's music, including the complete Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations. He has also recorded works by other Baroque composers, such as Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Claudio Monteverdi. Marcon's performances have been widely praised for their energy, precision, and musicality. He is known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians, creating performances that are both technically flawless and emotionally powerful. His conducting style is characterized by a deep understanding of the music and a commitment to historical accuracy, using period instruments and techniques to recreate the sound of the original performances. Marcon has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2007, he was awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik award for his recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. He has also been awarded the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art, and in 2019 he was made an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Music in London. Despite his many achievements, Marcon remains committed to his work as a musician and conductor. He continues to perform and record regularly, and is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the world of Baroque and Classical music. His passion for the music and his dedication to historical accuracy have made him a beloved figure among classical music fans around the world.

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