Estevan Velardi

Italian Harpsichordist and Conductor

Estevan Velardi is an Italian conductor and musicologist, particularly known for his work with early music ensembles. He is the founder and director of the Alessandro Stradella Consort, an ensemble dedicated to performing and recording works by the Italian Baroque composer Alessandro Stradella and his contemporaries. Velardi has been instrumental in bringing to light lesser-known compositions of the Baroque era, often conducting first modern performances and recordings of these works. His contributions to the field of early music have been recognized through various recordings that have received critical acclaim. Velardi's expertise in interpreting Baroque music has made him a respected figure in the classical music community, particularly among enthusiasts of historical performance practice.