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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Divertimenti String Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1988 in London, England. The group is made up of some of the most talented musicians in the UK, and they have become known for their exceptional performances of classical music. The founding members of Divertimenti String Orchestra were a group of friends who had all studied music together at the Royal College of Music in London. They shared a passion for classical music and wanted to create an ensemble that would allow them to perform together and share their love of music with others. The original members of the group included violinists David Juritz, Catherine Manson, and Mary Scully, violist Robert Smissen, and cellist Richard Lester. Over the years, the group has expanded to include other talented musicians, but these founding members have remained an integral part of the ensemble. One of the highlights of Divertimenti String Orchestra's early career was their performance at the 1990 Proms, which is an annual music festival held in London. The group performed a program of works by Mozart, Haydn, and Mendelssohn, and their performance was met with critical acclaim. Since then, Divertimenti String Orchestra has gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and soloists in the classical music world, including Sir Neville Marriner, Maxim Vengerov, and Joshua Bell. In addition to their live performances, Divertimenti String Orchestra has also released several recordings over the years. Their debut album, released in 1992, featured works by Mozart and Haydn, and it received widespread critical acclaim. They have since released several other albums, including recordings of works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven. One of the most notable achievements of Divertimenti String Orchestra was their performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The group was chosen to perform at the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. They performed a medley of British music, including works by Elgar, Britten, and Handel, and their performance was widely praised as one of the highlights of the ceremony. Over the years, Divertimenti String Orchestra has received numerous awards and accolades for their exceptional performances. In 1994, they were awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award for their recording of Mozart's Divertimenti. They have also been nominated for several other awards, including the Classical Brit Award and the International Classical Music Award. Despite their many achievements, Divertimenti String Orchestra remains committed to their original mission of sharing their love of classical music with audiences around the world. They continue to perform regularly, both in the UK and internationally, and they are widely regarded as one of the finest classical music ensembles in the world.

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