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Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1995 by the Spanish conductor and harpsichordist, Diego Fasolis, with the aim of reviving the music of the Baroque period and bringing it to a wider audience. Diego Fasolis was born in Lugano, Switzerland, in 1958, and began his musical career as a pianist. He later studied harpsichord and conducting at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, and went on to become one of the leading conductors of Baroque music in Europe. Fasolis has worked with many of the world's leading orchestras and opera companies, and has recorded over 100 albums of Baroque music. The Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla is made up of a core group of musicians who specialize in the performance of Baroque music on period instruments. The ensemble's main members include violinists Hiro Kurosaki and Lina Tur Bonet, cellist Mercedes Ruiz, and harpsichordist Diego Fasolis. The ensemble also collaborates with guest soloists and conductors from around the world. The Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla has performed at many of the world's leading concert halls and festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. The ensemble has also recorded several albums of Baroque music, including works by Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach. One of the highlights of the Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla's career was their performance of Handel's Messiah at the Salzburg Festival in 2009. The performance was conducted by Diego Fasolis and featured soloists Nuria Rial, Sonia Prina, Topi Lehtipuu, and Luca Tittoto. The performance was widely praised for its energy, precision, and emotional depth. Another notable performance by the Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla was their collaboration with the Spanish flamenco dancer, Antonio Canales, in a production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. The production, which premiered at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville in 2010, combined Baroque music with flamenco dance and was hailed as a groundbreaking fusion of two distinct art forms. The Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla has received many awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, and in 2008 they received the Andalusian Music Prize. The ensemble's recordings have also been widely praised, with their album of Vivaldi's Four Seasons being named one of the best classical recordings of 2010 by The New York Times. In conclusion, the Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla is a world-renowned ensemble that has played a significant role in the revival of Baroque music. Led by the visionary conductor and harpsichordist, Diego Fasolis, the ensemble has brought the music of the Baroque period to a wider audience through their electrifying performances and acclaimed recordings. With their commitment to historical authenticity and their passion for the music they perform, the Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla is a true treasure of the classical music world.

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