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Ensemble

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Italy

 

Quartetto Amati is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1989 in Cremona, Italy. The ensemble is named after the famous Amati family of violin makers who lived in Cremona during the 16th and 17th centuries. The founding members of Quartetto Amati were violinists Salvatore Accardo and Luigi Alberto Bianchi, violist Bruno Giuranna, and cellist Rocco Filippini. Salvatore Accardo is a renowned Italian violinist who has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Luigi Alberto Bianchi is also a highly respected violinist who has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. Bruno Giuranna is a distinguished violist who has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Rocco Filippini is a renowned cellist who has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Quartetto Amati has performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and has received critical acclaim for its performances and recordings. The ensemble has won numerous awards, including the Diapason d'Or, the Gramophone Award, and the Echo Klassik Award. One of Quartetto Amati's most notable performances was at the 1994 Salzburg Festival, where the ensemble performed Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. The performance was widely praised for its technical precision and emotional depth, and was later released as a recording on the EMI Classics label. In addition to its performances of classical repertoire, Quartetto Amati has also collaborated with contemporary composers, including Luciano Berio and Salvatore Sciarrino. The ensemble has premiered several works by these composers, including Berio's "Notturno" for string quartet and Sciarrino's "String Quartet No. 7." Quartetto Amati has also been involved in educational outreach programs, and has worked with young musicians in Italy and abroad. The ensemble has conducted masterclasses and workshops, and has served as mentors to aspiring musicians. Despite changes in its membership over the years, Quartetto Amati has remained committed to its mission of performing and promoting classical music of the highest caliber. The ensemble's current members are violinists Francesco Manara and Sabrina-Vivian Höpcker, violist Simone Gramaglia, and cellist Enrico Bronzi. Quartetto Amati's legacy as one of the world's premier classical music ensembles is secure, and its contributions to the world of music will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

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