Sicilian maestro Fabio Biondi held his first violin in the early ’70s at the age of 11, and what happened next changed the course of modern Italian classical music. Enchanted by the Baroque period, he went on to form Europe Galante, a hugely popular ensemble whose performances of works by Boccherini, Handel and Vivaldi showcase his ability to breathe new life into iconic compositions. Whether steering Galante or working with the eminent Stavanger Symphony Orchestra in Norway, his ear for melody and detail is clear.