I Solisti Italiani

I Solisti Italiani was a chamber string orchestra consisting of about 12 players, known particularly for its spirited readings of works from the Baroque and Classical periods. The group performed and recorded much Vivaldi and devoted nearly as much effort to the works of Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Rossini. They were strongly identified with the music of the 20th century as well, having had particular success with a recording of film score excerpts by Walton, Shostakovich, Herrmann, Morricone, and other notables in the genre. I Solisti Italiani began, like many instrumen...