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Rinaldo Alessandrini is an Italian harpsichordist, organist, and conductor specializing in music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. He founded the ensemble Concerto Italiano in the 1980s and has led historically informed performances of Italian vocal and instrumental works, including music by Monteverdi and Vivaldi. His recordings and concerts are intended for audiences interested in early music performed with period-aware techniques and styles.
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What is Rinaldo Alessandrini known for?
Rinaldo Alessandrini is an Italian harpsichordist, organist, and conductor specializing in Renaissance and Baroque music. He has led historically informed performances of Italian vocal and instrumental works.
Which ensemble did Rinaldo Alessandrini found?
He founded Concerto Italiano in the 1980s. The ensemble became closely associated with his performances of Italian early music.
Does Alessandrini perform on keyboard instruments?
Yes. He is both a harpsichordist and an organist as well as a conductor, allowing him to lead music from the keyboard in historically informed settings.
What kind of music does Concerto Italiano perform?
Concerto Italiano focuses on Renaissance and Baroque repertoire, especially Italian vocal and instrumental works. Alessandrini's leadership connects the ensemble with historically informed performance practice.
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