Some recording awards

2024

Premio Forlì Musica

Institutional award
A prestigious award given by Forlì Musica, which celebrates artists or ensembles for their extraordinary contribution to the diffusion of classical music and the valorization of musical culture.
2023

Schweizerische Stiftung für den Doron Preis - Doron Preis

Institutional award
The Doron Preis, awarded by the Swiss Doron Preis Foundation, honors individuals, organizations and projects that have had a significant impact on culture, science and society by promoting excellence and innovation.
2020

XII Premio Traetta

Institutional award
Dedicated to the memory of the composer Tommaso Traetta, this international recognition honors figures who have distinguished themselves in the promotion and diffusion of eighteenth-century music and forgotten operatic repertoire.
2018

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik

Antonio Vivaldi , "Giustino"
This recording was praised for its energetic and historically accurate performance, thanks to the use of ancient instruments and thorough interpretive research.
2017

Premio Festival della Valle d’Itria – Bacco dei Borboni

Institutional award
Awarded as part of the renowned Festival della Valle d’Itria, the Bacco dei Borboni prize celebrates artists and productions of great importance linked to the rediscovery and valorization of the rare and baroque lyric repertoire.
2014

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
The 2014 recording of L'Orfeo, widely regarded as one of the most important works in the Baroque repertoire, further cemented the group's reputation for authentic Baroque interpretations.
2014

BSI Fondazione del Centenario – Premio 2014

Institutional award
The BSI Foundation awards this special prize on the occasion of its centenary, honoring personalities or projects that stand out for their high artistic and cultural value in the music scene.
2014

International Classical Music Awards – 2 ICMA “Best recording of the year”

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
Monteverdi's opera L'Orfeo is one of the cornerstones of the operatic repertoire. This performance by I Barocchisti was praised for its freshness, energy and authenticity. It successfully and accurately restores the essence of the opera in an engaging way.
2013

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik

Claudio Monteverdi, "Il Vespro della Beata Vergine" (new edition)
This is a revamped and improved version of the “Vespers of the Blessed Virgin”, which continues to be praised for its historically informed performance and impressive musical direction, using ancient instruments.
2013

Echo Klassik Preis e Registrazione d’opera dell’anno 2013

"La Calisto" by Francesco Cavalli
The Echo Klassik, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music, honoured this performance as one of 2013’s finest. The award praised its artistic excellence and historical insight, highlighting The Barocchisti’s authentic approach and their vivid restoration of Cavalli’s musical richness.
2012

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik

"La Calisto" by Francesco Cavalli
Cavalli's Baroque opera was recognised for its musical beauty and the quality of the performance, which brought a fascinating yet lesser-known piece from the Italian Baroque repertoire to light.
2012

Muzyka21 – „CD of the month”

"La Calisto" by Francesco Cavalli
‘La Calisto’ is a Baroque opera by Francesco Cavalli, one of the most important Italian composers of the 17^(th) century. This award recognises the excellence of this performance, which brought a rarely performed Baroque piece to the attention of a wider audience.
2011

Premio Vivaldi della Fondazione Cini

"Justin" by Antonio Vivaldi
This is one of Vivaldi’s least performed works, and this recording has played a key role in rediscovering and celebrating its beauty—making it a standout piece in the Baroque operatic repertoire. I Barocchisti were awarded the prize for their exceptional interpretation of this rare gem.
2009

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik

"Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
This recording is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated interpretations of Monteverdi's monumental work. It has been recognised for its exceptional performance quality and historically informed interpretation.
2009

Schweizer Radio DRS 2 – Fiori musicali “Best of 2009”

"La Calisto" by Francesco Cavalli
The Music Flowers "Best of 2009" award, presented by Schweizer Radio DRS 2, recognises the year's finest recordings. I Barocchisti's album was selected in recognition of its artistic and interpretative excellence.
2003

UBS Kulturstiftung – Premio onorario 2003

Institutional award
Awarded by the UBS Cultural Foundation, this honorary prize recognizes the significant contribution of artists and institutions to the Swiss cultural scene, celebrating excellence in music and the arts.
2000

Turok – “Choice”

"Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Turok 'Choice' award recognises musical excellence in a recording. This disc was chosen for its interpretative quality and ability to capture the essence of such a monumental work.
2000

Le Monde de la Musique – Choc

"The Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Choc Prize from Le Monde de la Musique is one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world. This performance by I Barocchisti was particularly praised for its attention to detail, the energy of the vocal and instrumental performances, and its emotional depth.
2000

Goldberg – 5 stars

"Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The five-star review in Goldberg magazine, one of the leading publications for classical music, highlights the artistic excellence of this recording, which makes careful use of Baroque performance practices.
2000

Gramophone – Editor’s Choice

"Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Editor's Choice award from The Gramophone is one of the most prestigious prizes in the classical music world. I Barocchisti were praised for their emotional depth and historical accuracy in their performance of the opera, resulting in one of the finest modern opera recordings.
2000

Discoland – “Award”

"Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Discoland Award recognises discs that stand out for their artistic quality. This version of the “Vespro della Beata Vergine” was particularly praised for its historically informed interpretation, the use of ancient instruments, and the attention to performance details.
2000

Diapason d’Or

"The Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Diapason d’Or, a prestigious classical music award, honours recordings of outstanding interpretative and sonic quality. This rendition of Il Vespro della Beata Vergine was praised for its historical authenticity, use of period instruments, and the profound depth of its interpretation.
2000

BBC Music Magazine – 5/5 stars and CD of the month

"The Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
Being recognised by BBC Music Magazine as 'CD of the Month' and receiving a 5-star rating is a very prestigious award, underlining the excellence and artistic quality of the recording. This disc is widely regarded as one of the finest modern interpretations of the Vespro della Beata Vergine.
2000

Amadeus – „A“ CD Amadeus dell‘anno

"The Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
This is one of the most prestigious classical music awards, and was given to the group in recognition of the quality and excellence of their performance and recording of this important Baroque piece.
2000

Alte Musik Aktuell – Auszeichnung

"The Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Alte Musik Aktuell award recognises excellence in early music recordings, and this specific recording was commended for its artistic and historical merit.
1996

Stella di FonoForum

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Fonoforum Stella Award recognises musical excellence in a recording. In this case, the L'Orfeo recording was praised for its artistic quality and emotional depth.
1996

Grammy Awards – 4 Award Nomination

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
The four Grammy Award nominations, in categories such as Best Opera Recording and Best Classical Album, underline the excellent quality of the recording.
1996

Diapason découverte

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Diapason Découverte prize recognises exceptional recordings that offer listeners a compelling and enriching musical experience. I Barocchisti’s performance of L'Orfeo was acclaimed for its clarity and the vibrant energy that brought this landmark Baroque work to life.
1996

Classica – Répértoire “1”Classics Today – 10/10

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
Recognition by Classica-Répertoire as a '1' recording and a score of 10/10 on Classics Today highlight the quality and excellence of this I Barocchisti recording. The recording was praised for its historically informed interpretation, use of original instruments and the quality of the voices.
1996

Académie Charles Cros – Grand Prix du Disque

"Orpheus" by Claudio Monteverdi
The Grand Prix du Disque is a highly regarded award presented by the Académie Charles Cros in recognition of exceptional recordings, particularly in the realm of music.