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Ottavio
Dantone took his diploma in organ and harpsichord at the “G. Verdi”
Conservatoire in Milan, starting his concert career when he was still
very young. From the very beginning, he devoted himself to an in-depth
study of ancient music, quickly arousing the interest of public and
critics alike. In
1985 he was awarded a prize for basso continuo at the International
Competition in Paris, and then in 1986 at the International Competition
at Bruges (two of the most important competitions in the world), and was
the first Italian to have had such recognition as a harpsichordist at
international level. Since
1996 he has been musical director of Accademia Bizantina in
Ravenna. In
1999, the first performance in modern times of “Giulio Sabino” by
Giuseppe Sarti marked his debut in the field of opera. Since then his
usual activity as soloist and musical director of chamber ensemble has
intensified with his role as conductor as he enhances his operistic
repertoire from the classic to romantic period, performing both well and
lesser-known operas, often as world premiers in the latter case. In
the spring of 2005 he achieved great success as conductor of Rinaldo
by G. F. Haendel for Pier Luigi Pizzi’s stage production at La Scala
Theatre in Milan. His
regular concert commitments have taken him to the most prestigious opera
houses and international festivals. He
can be heard on numerous radio and television recordings in Italy and
abroad, as well as on famous recording labels as both soloists and
conductor for which he has gained many awards and acclaimed
international reviews. Since
2003 he has been recording for Decca. _________________________________________________________________
Ottavio
Dantone
si è diplomato in organo e clavicembalo
presso il Conservatorio “G. Verdi” di Milano e ha intrapreso
giovanissimo la carriera concertistica, dedicandosi fin dall’inizio
allo studio e al costante approfondimento della musica antica,
segnalandosi presto all’attenzione del pubblico e della critica. Nel
E’ regolarmente ospite dei più prestigiosi teatri
d’opera e dei Festival internazionali più importanti del mondo.
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