Scaramuccia, founded in 2013 by violinist and musicologist Javier Lupiáñez, specializes in the research and performance of European instrumental repertoires from the 17th and 18th centuries, always aiming for historically informed performances. Praised by both critics and audiences for the originality of their programmes and the expressiveness of their performances, the ensemble has toured The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia. Their commitment to uncovering forgotten musical treasures has led them to unearth, premiere, and record works by Vivaldi, Albinoni, and Pisendel. They have won the audience award at the Göttingen International Competition and received several nominations for the ICMA and Opus Klassik awards, as well as being semifinalists in the European Early Music Awards. scaramucciaensemble.com