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The Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble is a classical music ensemble based in Tokyo, Japan. The ensemble was founded in 2005 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for the music of Antonio Vivaldi and the Baroque period. The founding members of the ensemble were violinists Ryo Terakado and Mayumi Hirasaki, violist Shunske Sato, cellist Hidemi Suzuki, and harpsichordist Masato Suzuki. The ensemble's main focus is on the music of Antonio Vivaldi, a Baroque composer known for his virtuosic violin concertos and operas. The Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble has gained a reputation for their lively and energetic performances of Vivaldi's music, which often feature improvisation and ornamentation. The ensemble has performed at major concert halls and festivals throughout Japan and around the world. Some of their most notable performances include appearances at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, the Suntory Hall in Tokyo, the Salzburg Festival in Austria, and the BBC Proms in London. In addition to their live performances, the Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble has also released several recordings of Vivaldi's music. Their debut album, "Vivaldi: The Four Seasons," was released in 2007 and received critical acclaim for its fresh and dynamic interpretation of the famous violin concertos. The ensemble has since released several more albums, including "Vivaldi: Concertos for Two Violins" and "Vivaldi: La Stravaganza." The members of the Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble are all accomplished musicians in their own right. Ryo Terakado, the ensemble's leader and first violinist, is a renowned Baroque violinist who has performed with many of the world's leading period instrument ensembles. Mayumi Hirasaki, the ensemble's second violinist, is also a highly respected Baroque musician who has performed with the Bach Collegium Japan and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. Shunske Sato, the ensemble's violist, is a versatile musician who has performed both Baroque and contemporary music with ensembles such as the Netherlands Bach Society and the Asko|Schönberg Ensemble. Hidemi Suzuki, the ensemble's cellist, is a well-known Baroque cellist who has performed with the Bach Collegium Japan and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. Masato Suzuki, the ensemble's harpsichordist, is a highly regarded keyboard player who has performed with many of the world's leading Baroque ensembles. The Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2008, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque by the Académie Charles Cros for their recording of Vivaldi's "La Stravaganza." They have also been nominated for several other awards, including the Gramophone Award and the International Classical Music Award. Overall, the Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble is a highly respected and accomplished classical music ensemble that has gained a reputation for their lively and dynamic performances of Vivaldi's music. With their virtuosic playing and fresh interpretations, they have helped to bring the music of the Baroque period to new audiences around the world.

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