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Orchestra La Scintilla der Oper Zürich is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Zurich, Switzerland. The orchestra was founded in 1996 by conductor and harpsichordist William Christie and is closely associated with the Zurich Opera House. The ensemble comprises some of the finest musicians in Europe, many of whom are specialists in historically informed performance practice. The orchestra's repertoire spans from the Baroque era to the early 20th century, with a particular focus on the operas of Mozart, Rossini, and Handel. One of the highlights of Orchestra La Scintilla's early years was its collaboration with the Zurich Opera House on a production of Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto in 1997. The production was a critical and commercial success, and it helped establish the orchestra's reputation as one of the leading ensembles in the field of historically informed performance. Over the years, Orchestra La Scintilla has continued to collaborate with the Zurich Opera House on numerous productions, including Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro, Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia, and Handel's Alcina. The orchestra has also performed at major venues and festivals throughout Europe, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. In addition to its work with the Zurich Opera House, Orchestra La Scintilla has also collaborated with other leading conductors and soloists, including Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Cecilia Bartoli, and Philippe Jaroussky. The orchestra's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award. One of the orchestra's most notable achievements was its participation in the 2006 production of Mozart's Idomeneo at the Zurich Opera House. The production, which was directed by Luc Bondy and conducted by Franz Welser-Möst, was controversial due to its depiction of the Prophet Muhammad's severed head. The production was met with protests and threats of violence, and the Zurich Opera House was forced to cancel several performances. However, Orchestra La Scintilla continued to perform throughout the controversy, and its musicians were praised for their professionalism and dedication to their craft. Today, Orchestra La Scintilla continues to be one of the leading ensembles in the field of historically informed performance. Its musicians are renowned for their technical skill and their ability to bring new life to the music of the past. The orchestra's collaborations with the Zurich Opera House and other leading institutions have helped to establish it as a major force in the world of classical music, and its recordings and performances continue to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

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