I Musici
| I Musici | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | chamber orchestra |
| Years active | 1952–present |
| Website | www.imusicidiroma.com |
I Musici (pronounced [iˈmuːzitʃi]) is an Italian chamber orchestra from Rome formed in 1952. They are well known for their interpretations of Baroque and other works, particularly Antonio Vivaldi and Tomaso Albinoni.
Their 1955 recording of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons was the second recording of the work – and, indeed, I Musici's first recording of any music. It created such interest in the work that there are now more than 120 recordings.
One of their founding members and first violin, Felix Ayo, is still currently active.
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[edit] Instrumentation
I Musici consists of a group of string instruments and one harpsichord. The strings include 6 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, and one double bass.
[edit] Members
I Musici is a conductorless ensemble. But the relationships among the twelve musicians enable great harmony in their music-making.
[edit] I Musici today
- Violins: Antonio Salvatore, Antonio Anselmi, Marco Serino, Claudio Buccarella, Pasquale Pellegrino, Gian Luca Apostoli
- Viola: Massimo Paris, Silvio Di Rocco
- Celli: Vito Paternoster, Pietro Bosna
- Double bass: Roberto Gambioli
- Harpsichord: Francesco Buccarella~Garatti
[edit] Former Members
- Violins: Salvatore Accardo, Federico Agostini, Felix Ayo, Arnaldo Apostoli, Pina Carmirelli, Italo Colandrea, Anna Maria Cotogni, Walter Gallozzi, Roberto Michelucci, Mariana Sirbu, Franco Tamponi, Luciano Vicari
- Violas: Dino Asciolla, Aldo Bennici, Paolo Centurioni, Carmen Franco, Alfonso Ghedin, Bruno Giuranna
- Celli: Enzo Altobelli, Mario Centurione, Francesco Strano
- Double bass: Lucio Buccarella
- Harpsichord: Maria Teresa Garatti
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