Country

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Italy

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Concerto

 

The Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra, Naples is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over three decades. The orchestra was founded in 1994 by a group of talented musicians who shared a passion for classical music and a desire to create a world-class ensemble that would showcase the rich musical heritage of Naples. The orchestra is named after Alessandro Scarlatti, a prominent Italian composer of the Baroque era who was born in Naples in 1660. Scarlatti was a prolific composer who wrote over 600 works, including operas, cantatas, and chamber music. His music was highly influential and helped to shape the development of Baroque music in Italy and beyond. The founding members of the Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra were all accomplished musicians who had studied at some of the most prestigious music schools in Italy and Europe. They included violinists Francesco D'Orazio and Marco Serino, violist Luigi Piovano, cellist Giovanni Sollima, and double bassist Gabriele Ragghianti. The ensemble was initially formed as a chamber orchestra, but it quickly expanded to include a full symphony orchestra. From the outset, the Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra was committed to promoting the music of Naples and the wider Italian classical music tradition. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by some of the greatest Italian composers, including Vivaldi, Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini. The orchestra has also commissioned new works from contemporary Italian composers, ensuring that the tradition of Italian classical music continues to evolve and thrive. Over the years, the Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in Italy and around the world. The ensemble has collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors and soloists, including Riccardo Muti, Daniel Barenboim, and Martha Argerich. The orchestra has also recorded extensively, with many of its recordings receiving critical acclaim and awards. One of the highlights of the Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra's career was its performance at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. The orchestra performed a specially commissioned piece by Italian composer Ennio Morricone, which was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world. The performance was widely praised for its energy, passion, and technical excellence. Another notable performance by the Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra was its collaboration with the renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The orchestra accompanied Bocelli on his 2011 album "Concerto: One Night in Central Park," which was recorded live in front of a crowd of over 60,000 people in New York's Central Park. The album was a commercial and critical success, and the orchestra's contribution was widely praised for its sensitivity and musicality. In addition to its performances and recordings, the Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors. The ensemble has won several prestigious Italian music awards, including the Premio Abbiati and the Premio Franco Abbiati. The orchestra has also been awarded the title of "Ambassador of Italian Culture" by the Italian Ministry of Culture, in recognition of its contribution to promoting Italian classical music around the world.

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