I Musici Di Roma is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1951 in Rome, Italy. The ensemble is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music, and has gained international recognition for its virtuosic playing and innovative interpretations of classical works. The founding members of I Musici Di Roma were a group of young musicians who were passionate about Baroque music and wanted to bring it to a wider audience. The ensemble was led by the violinist and conductor, Felix Ayo, and included other talented musicians such as the cellist Enzo Altobelli, the violist Pina Carmirelli, and the harpsichordist Maria Teresa Garatti. In its early years, I Musici Di Roma performed in small venues around Rome, but quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional playing and innovative interpretations of Baroque music. The ensemble's first major performance was in 1952, when they performed at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome. The performance was a huge success, and helped to establish I Musici Di Roma as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Italy. Over the years, I Musici Di Roma has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the world's leading soloists, including the pianist Martha Argerich, the cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and the violinist Itzhak Perlman. One of the highlights of I Musici Di Roma's career was their performance at the Vatican in 1982, where they played for Pope John Paul II. The ensemble performed a selection of Baroque works, including pieces by Vivaldi and Bach, and received a standing ovation from the audience. I Musici Di Roma has also been recognized for their exceptional playing with numerous awards and accolades. In 1960, the ensemble was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, which became one of the best-selling classical recordings of all time. The ensemble has also been awarded the Premio della Critica Discografica Italiana and the Edison Award for their recordings. Despite changes in personnel over the years, I Musici Di Roma has continued to maintain its reputation as one of the world's leading Baroque ensembles. The ensemble has recorded over 100 albums, and continues to tour extensively around the world, bringing the beauty and complexity of Baroque music to audiences everywhere.

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