Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Renaissance

 

 

Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Artemisia Capella is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2014 in the city of Berlin, Germany. The ensemble is named after Artemisia Gentileschi, an Italian Baroque painter who was known for her powerful and expressive works of art. The name reflects the ensemble's commitment to creating music that is both beautiful and emotionally resonant. The founding members of Artemisia Capella were soprano Johanna Krödel, alto Johanna Krell, tenor Johannes Hill, and bass Johannes Schwarz. All four members had extensive experience performing in various classical music ensembles before coming together to form Artemisia Capella. They shared a passion for early music, particularly the music of the Baroque era, and were eager to explore the rich repertoire of this period. From the beginning, Artemisia Capella set out to create performances that were both historically informed and musically engaging. They worked closely with musicologists and historians to ensure that their interpretations of Baroque music were as accurate as possible, while also bringing their own unique artistic vision to each piece they performed. One of the highlights of Artemisia Capella's early career was their performance at the 2015 Berlin Early Music Festival. The festival is one of the most prestigious events in the early music world, and Artemisia Capella's performance was widely praised for its technical precision and emotional depth. The ensemble's rendition of Handel's "Dixit Dominus" was particularly well-received, with critics noting the clarity and balance of the vocal parts. In the years since their founding, Artemisia Capella has continued to build a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative early music ensembles in Europe. They have performed at major festivals and concert halls throughout the continent, including the Utrecht Early Music Festival, the Festival Oude Muziek in Bruges, and the Konzerthaus Berlin. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was their 2018 concert at the Wigmore Hall in London. The Wigmore Hall is one of the most prestigious concert venues in the world, and Artemisia Capella's performance was a major milestone in their career. The program featured works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi, and was praised by critics for its "exquisite beauty" and "impeccable musicianship." Artemisia Capella has also been recognized for their recordings, which have received critical acclaim and numerous awards. Their debut album, "Veni, Veni Emmanuel," was released in 2016 and features music for Advent and Christmas by composers such as Praetorius, Schütz, and Bach. The album was named one of the best classical recordings of the year by several publications, including Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine. In addition to their performances and recordings, Artemisia Capella is also committed to education and outreach. They regularly give masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and have worked with schools and community organizations to bring early music to a wider audience. As of 2021, the members of Artemisia Capella are Johanna Krödel (soprano), Johanna Krell (alto), Johannes Hill (tenor), and Tobias Berndt (bass). The ensemble continues to perform and record, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative early music ensembles of their generation.

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