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Il Giardino Armonico
Groupb. 1985 · Milano, Italy, Italy
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Bio
Il Giardino Armonico is an Italian early-music ensemble founded in Milan in 1985. The group specializes in historically informed performances of Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, often using period instruments. Under the artistic direction of Giovanni Antonini, the ensemble has become known for its energetic and theatrical approach to works by composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel. In addition to concert activity, Il Giardino Armonico has recorded extensively for labels including Teldec and Alpha Classics, contributing to the revival of interest in Italian Baroque music.
Popular tracks
- 11:04
Rossi, S: Il primo libro delle sinfonie et gagliarde: Gagliarda a 5 "La Norsina"
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- 23:37
Concerto in B Minor, RV 580 (Adapt. for 4 Mandolins, Strings and Continuo): I. Allegro
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- 31:46
Biber: Sonata representativa: I. Allegro
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- 43:18
Concerto in C Minor, BWV 1060R (Adapt. for Mandolin, Recorder, Strings and Continuo): III. Allegro
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- 51:43
Locke: The Tempest: X. Fourth Act Tune. A Martial Jigge
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- 62:41
Mandolin Concerto in D Major: I. Allegro (Cadenza: A. Avital)
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- 75:10
Mandolin Concerto in E-Flat Major: I. Allegro maestoso
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- 81:28
Antonacci: Sinfonia pastorale in G Major: I. Allegro
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- 92:43
Vivaldi: Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: I. Allegro
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- 101:33
Torelli: Concerto à quattro in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 "Per il Santissimo Natale": III. Vivace
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- 113:05
Marcello, A: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: II. Adagio
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- 127:22
Mandolin Concerto in G Major, S. 28: I. Allegro moderato e grazioso
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Albums
Concertos
Album · 2023
Handel: 12 Concerti Grossi Op.6
Album · 2008
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater (Live)
Album · 2025
Handel Edition Volume 8 - Acis and Galatea, Theodora, Agrippina condotta a morire, Armida abbandonata, La Lucrezia
Album · 2009
Vivaldi: Concerto in B Minor, RV 580 (Adapt. for 4 Mandolins, Strings and Continuo)
Ep · 2023
Julia Lezhneva - Handel
Album · 2015
Handel : Arias & Recits from Agrippina, Armida & Lucrezia
Album · 1999