A Legendary Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Arturo Toscanini hailed I Musici as "the best chamber orchestra in the world."
The Ensemble
- Formation: Founded in 1951, it is the oldest active chamber ensemble in the world.
- Members: 12 Italian musicians, many graduates of the prestigious Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
- Instrumentation: 6 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 1 double bass, and 1 harpsichord.
- Unique Feature: Performs without a conductor, relying on exceptional mutual understanding and harmony.
Ambassadors of Baroque Music
I Musici are celebrated for reviving and authentically performing Italian Baroque music, earning their reputation as global authorities in the genre.
The Concert Program
Act I: "I Musici's Oscar"
Features works by Oscar-winning composers for Best Original Score, including:
- Luis Bacalov
- Nino Rota
- A suite of famous film scores by Ennio Morricone, John Williams, and Leonard Bernstein, arranged for string orchestra and piano by Roberto Granci.
Act II: Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons"
I Musici are the definitive interpreters of Vivaldi's masterpiece.
- In 1955, they recorded the world's first commercial album of "The Four Seasons."
- Their recordings of this work have sold over 25 million copies, making it one of the most recorded and listened-to classical pieces in history.
Past Performances in Zhuhai
- 2015: Captivated audiences over two consecutive nights.
- 2017: Returned with their legendary instruments for a "Four Seasons" journey.
- 2019: They return once more to Zhuhai.
Important Notice
- Admission Restriction: Children under 1.2 meters in height are not permitted.