Claudio Scimone Vinyl Records

Claudio Scimone (1933-2021) was an Italian conductor, composer, and arranger, born in Padua, Italy. He was best known for his work with the I Solisti Veneti chamber orchestra, which he founded in 1959. He also worked with many of the world's leading orchestras and singers, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Metropolitan Opera.

Scimone's best-known works include the musical suite Il mondo di Claudio Scimone (The World of Claudio Scimone) and the opera La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy). He also composed and arranged many songs, including the popular “Non C’è Niente di Più Bello” (There is Nothing More Beautiful).

Some of Scimone's standout albums include Baroque Melodies (1965), Il Mondo di Claudio Scimone (1967), La Divina Commedia (1970), and Bel Canto Concerti (1976).

An interesting fact about Claudio Scimone is that he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2010.