Federico Maria Sardelli Concerts

Experience Federico Maria Sardelli

Federico Maria Sardelli is an Italian conductor, composer, and oboist renowned for his historically informed performance practice, particularly within the Baroque and Classical periods. Born in 1973, he initially gained prominence as a virtuoso oboist, studying with Hans Adolf Fuss. He co-founded the ensemble *Il Giardino Armonico* in 1989, serving as its principal oboe and later co-artistic director alongside Giovanni Antonacci.

Sardelli transitioned increasingly towards conducting, establishing *Cappella Mediterranea* in 2005, focusing on Mediterranean musical traditions and rediscovering neglected repertoire. His interpretations are characterized by rhythmic vitality, dramatic intensity, and meticulous research into performance practices of the 17th and 18th centuries.

He’s recorded extensively for labels like Naïve Classique and Arcana, garnering critical acclaim for his interpretations of composers such as Monteverdi (particularly *L'Orfeo*), Vivaldi (*Juditha Triumphans*), and Steffani. Sardelli has held positions as artistic director of several opera productions and festivals internationally, demonstrating a commitment to bringing lesser-known Baroque operas to modern audiences.