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Italy

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Chamber

 

Ensemble Aurora is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Baroque and early Classical periods. The ensemble was founded in 2002 by the Italian violinist Enrico Gatti, who serves as its artistic director. The ensemble is based in Italy and is made up of a core group of musicians who are dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse repertoire of early music. Enrico Gatti is a renowned violinist who has performed with many of the world's leading early music ensembles. He founded Ensemble Aurora with the goal of creating a group that would be dedicated to exploring the lesser-known works of the Baroque and early Classical periods. The ensemble's name, Aurora, is a reference to the dawn of a new era in music, as well as a nod to the ensemble's Italian roots. The core members of Ensemble Aurora include Enrico Gatti on violin, Marcello Gatti on flute, Gaetano Nasillo on cello, and Guido Morini on harpsichord. These musicians are all highly respected in the early music world and have performed with many of the world's leading ensembles. In addition to the core members, Ensemble Aurora often collaborates with other musicians and singers to create a rich and varied sound. Ensemble Aurora has performed at many of the world's leading early music festivals and concert series, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Boston Early Music Festival, and the Tage Alter Musik in Regensburg. The ensemble has also performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Wigmore Hall in London, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. One of the highlights of Ensemble Aurora's career was their performance of Bach's St. John Passion at the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht in 2010. The performance was widely praised for its emotional intensity and the ensemble's virtuosic playing. Another notable performance was the ensemble's collaboration with the soprano Roberta Invernizzi on a program of Handel arias at the Wigmore Hall in London in 2014. Ensemble Aurora has also received many awards and accolades for their recordings. Their recording of Vivaldi's La Cetra was awarded the Diapason d'Or in 2009, and their recording of Handel's Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno was awarded the Choc de Classica in 2015. The ensemble's recordings are known for their impeccable playing and their commitment to exploring the lesser-known works of the Baroque and early Classical periods. Ensemble Aurora continues to be one of the leading ensembles in the early music world, and their commitment to exploring the rich and diverse repertoire of the Baroque and early Classical periods is an inspiration to musicians and audiences alike. With their virtuosic playing and their passion for the music, Ensemble Aurora is sure to continue to delight audiences for many years to come.

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