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Ottavio Dantone is an Italian harpsichordist and conductor associated with historically informed performance. He has served as artistic director of Accademia Bizantina, an ensemble specializing in music of the Baroque and Classical periods. His work includes performances and recordings of composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, using period-aware approaches to style and instrumentation.
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Who is Ottavio Dantone?
Ottavio Dantone is an Italian harpsichordist and conductor associated with historically informed performance. His work centers strongly on Baroque and Classical music.
What ensemble is led by Ottavio Dantone?
Dantone has served as artistic director of Accademia Bizantina. The ensemble specializes in music from the Baroque and Classical periods.
Why is the harpsichord important to Ottavio Dantone's career?
He is both a harpsichordist and conductor, so he brings keyboard knowledge to ensemble leadership. The harpsichord is a central instrument in much Baroque continuo and chamber repertoire.
What repertoire does Ottavio Dantone perform?
His repertoire includes Baroque and Classical works performed with historically informed practices. He is associated with both instrumental and vocal projects through Accademia Bizantina and other collaborations.
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