Leonardo García-Alarcón
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Leonardo García-Alarcón is an Argentian conductor specializing in baroque music.
He studied harpsichord and organ and was assistant to Gabriel Garrido
for several years, before founding the ensemble Cappella Mediterranea, with whom he has performed at many festivals, particularly the Festival d'Ambronay
. Following a performance of Il diluvio universale by Michelangelo Falvetti
(1642–1692), he received the médaille de citoyen d'honneur d'Ambronay
. He teaches at the Geneva Conservatoire and carries out research into 17th century basso continuo playing.
He shares direction of the Ensemble Clematis with violinist Stéphanie de Failly.
He studied harpsichord and organ and was assistant to Gabriel Garrido
Gabriel Garrido
Gabriel Garrido is an Argentinian conductor specialising in the recovery of the baroque musical heritage of Latin America.Garrido was born in Buenos Aires, and at the age of 17 Argentine recorder quartet, Pro Arte, undertaking two tours in Europe...
for several years, before founding the ensemble Cappella Mediterranea, with whom he has performed at many festivals, particularly the Festival d'Ambronay
Ambronay Festival
The Ambronay Festival is a French opera festival and early music festival.The festival has been running in October for 30 years and previously produced recordings with labels such as the Auvidis label. 7 of 14 early recordings were with Jordi Savall. Since 2005 the Festival has been issuing...
. Following a performance of Il diluvio universale by Michelangelo Falvetti
Michelangelo Falvetti
Michelangelo Falvetti was an Italian baroque composer. He was maestro of the Real Cappella of Messina.-Works, editions and recordings:...
(1642–1692), he received the médaille de citoyen d'honneur d'Ambronay
Ambronay
Ambronay is a commune in the Ain department in the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is situated some north of Ambérieu-en-Bugey.-Abbey:...
. He teaches at the Geneva Conservatoire and carries out research into 17th century basso continuo playing.
He shares direction of the Ensemble Clematis with violinist Stéphanie de Failly.
Discography
- Matheo RomeroMatheo Romero:For the native American painter see Mateo Romero .Mateo Romero was a Belgian-born Spanish composer of Baroque music and master of the royal chapel....
- Romerico Florido Ensemble Clematis & Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García-Alarcón Ricercar - RIC308 2010 - PurcellPurcellHenry Purcell was an English composer.Purcell may also refer to:*Purcell, Indiana, an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana*Purcell, Missouri, a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States...
- Dido and AeneasDido and AeneasDido and Aeneas is an opera in a prologue and three acts by the English Baroque composer Henry Purcell to a libretto by Nahum Tate. The first known performance was at Josias Priest's girls' school in London no later than the summer of 1688. The story is based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid...
La Nouvelle Ménestrandie & Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García Alarcón Ambronay - AMY022 - Barbara StrozziBarbara StrozziBarbara Strozzi was an Italian Baroque singer and composer.-Life:...
- Virtuosissima Compositrice Madrigals 1644 Cappella Mediterranea, Leonarda García Alarcón - madrigals by Barbara Strozzi, Isabella LeonardaIsabella LeonardaIsabella Leonarda was an Italian composer from Novara. At the age of 16, she entered the Collegio di Sant'Orsola, an Ursuline convent, where she stayed for the remainder of her life...
and Antonia BemboAntonia BemboAntonia Bembo was an Italian composer and singer. She was born in Venice and died in Paris. She was the daughter of Giacomo Padoani, a doctor, and married Lorenzo Bembo in 1659. She moved to Paris before 1676, possibly to leave a bad marriage. There she sang for Louis XIV...
. Ambronay - AMY020 - FrescobaldiFrescobaldiThe Frescobaldi are a prominent Florentine noble family that have been involved in the political, sociological, and economic history of Tuscany since the Middle Ages;. Originating in the Val di Pesa in the Chianti, they appear holding important posts in Florence in the twelfth century...
- Il Regno d’Amore Ensemble Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón Ricercar - RIC300 - HandelHANDELHANDEL was the code-name for the UK's National Attack Warning System in the Cold War. It consisted of a small console consisting of two microphones, lights and gauges. The reason behind this was to provide a back-up if anything failed....
- Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63 recorded in the abbatial church of Ambronay, at the Ambronay Festival. Choeur de Chambre de Namur & Ensemble Les Agrémens, Leonardo García Alarcón Ambronay - AMY024 - FarinaFarinaFarina may refer to:* Farina , cereal meal* Farina, Illinois, a village in the United States* Farina, South Australia, a town in Australia* Farina gegenüber, a fragrance company in Cologne, Germany...
- Capriccio Stravagante & Sonate. Stéphanie de Failly (violin) Ensemble Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón Ricercar - RIC285 - Peter PhilipsPeter PhilipsPeter Philips was an eminent English composer, organist, and Catholic priest exiled to Flanders...
, Motets & Madrigals. Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo Garcia Alarcon Ambronay - AMY015 - Antonio de Salazar, Felipe Madre de Deus - Maestros Andaluces en Nueva Espana Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo Garcia Alarcon. Almaviva 2004
- Carolus HacquartCarolus HacquartCarolus Hacquart was a composer, born c. 1640 in Bruges, in present-day Belgium.-Life:Hacquart received his education, comprising Latin and composition as well as viola da gamba, lute and organ, most probably in his native town...
- Cantiones & Sonate Ensemble Clematis, Céline ScheenCéline ScheenCéline Scheen is a Belgian operatic soprano.She began her vocal studies with Annie Frantz. In 1996, she entered the Royal Academy of Mons and obtained a First Prize in the class of Marcel Vanaud. She then received a degree in song and methodology of song at the Royal Academy of Brussels...
, soprano, Stephan Van Dyck, tenor, Dirk Snellings, bass. Leonardo Garcia Alarcon and Stéphanie de Failly, direction