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Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1997 in Naples, Italy. The ensemble is named after the famous Italian composer Alessandro Scarlatti, who was a prominent figure in the Baroque era of music. The founding members of Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti were a group of musicians who shared a passion for Baroque music and wanted to create an ensemble that would specialize in performing this genre. The ensemble started with just a few members, but over time it grew to include more than 30 musicians. The ensemble's main members are its conductor, Antonio Florio, and its concertmaster, Davide Monti. Florio is a renowned conductor who has worked with many of the world's leading orchestras, while Monti is a highly skilled violinist who has performed with numerous ensembles throughout Europe. Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti has performed at many of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists, including Cecilia Bartoli, Philippe Jaroussky, and Andreas Scholl. One of the highlights of Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti's career was its performance of Handel's oratorio "Messiah" at the Salzburg Festival in 2009. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in the world. Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti has also received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2003, the ensemble won the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for its recording of Scarlatti's opera "Il Tigrane." The ensemble has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for its recordings of Baroque music. In addition to its performances and recordings, Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti is also committed to promoting Baroque music through education and outreach programs. The ensemble regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses for young musicians, and it has also established a scholarship program to support talented young musicians who are pursuing careers in Baroque music. Overall, Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti is a highly respected and acclaimed ensemble that has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. With its commitment to excellence and its passion for Baroque music, the ensemble is sure to continue to inspire and delight audiences for many years to come.

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