The Royal Academy of Turin was a prestigious educational institution for young aristocrats, attracting many European nobles, including British, between 1739 and 1796.
Composer Biography
Felice Giardini and Johann Christian Bach were both members of the 'Lodge of the Nine Muses' of London, a Masonic network that Giardini utilized.
Historical Context
In the 18th century, Turin and London were closely connected, leading many Piedmontese artists, including musicians, to seek their fortune in the United Kingdom.
Composer Biography
Felice Giardini, a Piedmontese musician, moved to London in the mid-18th century after failing to secure a position at the Savoy court.
Performer Biography
L'Astrée is an instrumental ensemble founded in Turin in 1990, specializing in 17th and 18th-century repertoire performed on period instruments.
Performer Biography
L'Astrée focuses on the rich, largely unpublished musical heritage of Piedmont and composers whose music is preserved in Piedmontese libraries.
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