The Accademia dei Filarmonici was established with the purpose of creating a chamber orchestra in Italy of international reputation. Its players include many well-known Italian musicians who occupy principal positions in many of the better known Italian orchestras, as well as teachers from a number of important conservatories and academies. The orchestra plays generally without a conductor and has performed successfully in many important cities in Italy and throughout Europe. Recordings and broadcasts, with television appearances, have demonstrated the refined sound quality and virtuosity of the Accademia dei Filarmonici. The orchestra has recorded for Tactus and began its association with Naxos in 1995.