The Galeazzi Ensemble  

The Galeazzi Ensemble was formed in 1995 in order to explore Classical and Early Romantic chamber music using instruments of the period. The members of the ensemble knew each other from having studied early music performance at music colleges in London. As well as performing works from the standard repertoire, the group aims to introduce many neglected works to today's audiences.

The ensemble takes its name from the composer and theorist Francesco Galeazzi (1758-1818). Better known today for his theoretical writings, Galeazzi's most influential treatise was a two-volumed work entitled
Elementi teorico pratici di musica (1791-6).

Since they were finalists in the 1999 York International Early Music Network Competition, The Galeazzi Ensemble have performed on Meridian television and BBC Radio 3, and have continued to give concerts for festivals and music societies to great critical acclaim. They have also occasionally expanded to form a quintet with either oboe, fortepiano or an additional viola. All members of the ensemble also perform with other leading period instrument orchestras and chamber groups.

The Galeazzi Ensemble were the founding artists on LIR, and they have just released their 3rd CD with the label.