I TEMPI, the chamber orchestra on this album, plays all its repertoire on authentic period instruments, abandoning the traditional distinction between 'Baroque' and 'modern' orchestras.
Performer Biography
Gevorg Gharabekyan, the conductor, was referred to as a 'hypermusical conductor' by conducting professor Jorma Panula.
Performer Biography
The Chamber Orchestra I TEMPI was founded in Basel in 2013 by conductor Gevorg Gharabekyan and young professional musicians.
Interpretation
The name I TEMPI, meaning 'the times' in Italian, reflects the orchestra's goal to approach the specific musical language of a historical period to make the music's expressive power timeless.
Performer Biography
Stephan Schmidt, the guitarist on this album, won several first prizes in international competitions, including the 30th Radio France International Guitar Competition.
Performer Biography
Gevorg Gharabekyan, the conductor, began his musical career as a concert violinist and completed his violin studies with honors in Basel.
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