Il Cantiere Delle Muse is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2008 in Italy. The group is made up of six musicians who are all highly skilled in their respective instruments. The members of the ensemble are Stefano Barneschi (violin), Marco Ceccato (cello), Luca Guglielmi (harpsichord), Giuseppe Milici (violin), Paolo Pandolfo (viola da gamba), and Federico Toffano (viola). The ensemble's name, Il Cantiere Delle Muse, translates to "The Workshop of the Muses." This name reflects the group's commitment to exploring and reviving lesser-known works from the Baroque and Classical periods. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Georg Philipp Telemann, as well as lesser-known composers such as Johann Gottlieb Graun and Johann Joachim Quantz. Il Cantiere Delle Muse has performed at numerous prestigious venues and festivals throughout Europe, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Festival de Sablé in France, and the Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona. The ensemble has also collaborated with other renowned musicians, such as soprano Roberta Invernizzi and countertenor Philippe Jaroussky. One of the highlights of Il Cantiere Delle Muse's career was their performance at the 2012 Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht. The ensemble performed a program of works by Johann Joachim Quantz, which was met with critical acclaim. The ensemble's performance was praised for its technical precision and musicality, as well as its ability to bring lesser-known works to life. In addition to their performances, Il Cantiere Delle Muse has also received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings. The ensemble's recording of Antonio Vivaldi's "La Stravaganza" was awarded the Diapason d'Or in 2010, and their recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg Concertos" was awarded the Choc de Classica in 2013. Il Cantiere Delle Muse's commitment to exploring and reviving lesser-known works from the Baroque and Classical periods has made them a unique and highly respected ensemble in the classical music world. Their technical precision, musicality, and ability to bring lesser-known works to life have earned them critical acclaim and numerous awards. As the ensemble continues to perform and record, they are sure to continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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