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Composer Conductor  

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in Ravenna, Italy

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Enrico Onofri is a renowned Italian violinist and conductor, known for his exceptional skills in Baroque music. Born on December 6, 1967, in Ravenna, Italy, Onofri grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Onofri started playing the violin at the age of six and showed remarkable talent from an early age. Onofri's musical education began at the Conservatory of Bologna, where he studied with Luigi Rovighi. He later continued his studies with Franco Gulli at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena. Onofri's talent and dedication to music were evident from the start, and he quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. In 1987, Onofri joined the renowned Italian early music ensemble, Il Giardino Armonico, as a violinist. The group, founded by Giovanni Antonini and Luca Pianca, specialized in performing Baroque music on period instruments. Onofri's virtuosic playing and deep understanding of Baroque music quickly made him an integral part of the ensemble. With Il Giardino Armonico, Onofri performed in 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. He also recorded numerous albums with the ensemble, including their critically acclaimed recordings of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Handel's Water Music. In addition to his work with Il Giardino Armonico, Onofri has also performed as a soloist and conductor with many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. He has collaborated with conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, and Sir John Eliot Gardiner, and has performed with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Onofri's repertoire is vast and includes works by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, and Corelli. He is particularly known for his interpretations of Vivaldi's music, which he has recorded extensively. Onofri's playing is characterized by his technical brilliance, his deep understanding of the music, and his ability to convey the emotional depth of the music to his audience. Onofri has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1993, he was awarded the prestigious "Premio Abbiati" by the Italian music critics' association for his work with Il Giardino Armonico. In 2001, he was awarded the "Diapason d'Or" for his recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. He has also been awarded the "Echo Klassik" award and the "Gramophone Award" for his recordings. In addition to his work as a performer, Onofri is also a respected teacher and has taught at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland and the Conservatory of Bologna. He is known for his passionate and engaging teaching style, and his students include some of the most promising young musicians in the classical music world. Onofri continues to perform and record extensively, and his contributions to the world of classical music are widely recognized and celebrated. His virtuosic playing, deep understanding of Baroque music, and passionate commitment to his art have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians of his generation.

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