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I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi is a classical music ensemble based in Italy. The group was founded in 1995 by the Italian composer and conductor, Salvatore di Vittorio. The ensemble is named after the famous Italian composer, Ottorino Respighi, who was known for his orchestral works and operas. The founding members of I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi were all young musicians who shared a passion for classical music. They were all students at the Conservatory of Music in Palermo, Italy, where di Vittorio was a professor. The ensemble started as a chamber group, performing works by Respighi and other Italian composers. Over the years, I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi has grown in size and reputation. Today, the ensemble consists of over 30 musicians, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The group has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of the highlights of I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi's career was their performance at the Vatican in 2000. The ensemble was invited to perform for Pope John Paul II at a special concert in honor of the Jubilee Year. The concert was broadcast live on television and radio, and it was watched by millions of people around the world. Another notable performance by I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi was their concert at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan in 2005. The ensemble performed Respighi's "Pines of Rome" and "Fountains of Rome" to a sold-out audience. The performance was hailed as a triumph, and it cemented the ensemble's reputation as one of the finest classical music groups in Italy. In addition to their performances, I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi has also received numerous awards and accolades. In 2003, the ensemble won the prestigious Premio Abbiati, which is awarded by the Italian Association of Music Critics to the best musical ensemble of the year. The group has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for their recordings of Respighi's music. One of the unique aspects of I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi is their commitment to promoting the music of Respighi and other Italian composers. The ensemble has recorded several albums of Respighi's music, including his complete works for chamber orchestra. They have also recorded works by other Italian composers, such as Luigi Boccherini and Antonio Vivaldi. In addition to their recordings, I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi has also commissioned new works by contemporary Italian composers. The ensemble has premiered works by composers such as Carlo Galante and Marco Betta, and they continue to support the development of new Italian music. Overall, I Solisti dell'Ensemble Respighi is a world-class classical music ensemble that has made significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of Italian music. With their exceptional musicianship and commitment to excellence, the ensemble has earned a place among the finest classical music groups in the world.

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