Country

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Italy

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

La Venexiana is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing early music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble was founded in 1996 by Claudio Cavina, a countertenor and musicologist, and his brother Massimo Cavina, a tenor and lutenist. The group takes its name from the city of Venice, which was a major center of music during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. La Venexiana is known for its innovative and historically informed performances of early music, using period instruments and authentic performance practices. The ensemble has recorded over 30 albums, many of which have received critical acclaim and won awards. The main members of La Venexiana include Claudio Cavina, who serves as the ensemble's artistic director and countertenor, and Massimo Cavina, who plays the lute and sings tenor. Other members include Daniele Carnovich and Giuseppe Maletto, both tenors, and Gabriele Palomba, a bass. One of the highlights of La Venexiana's career was their performance of Monteverdi's opera L'Orfeo at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice in 2002. The performance was directed by Claudio Cavina and received rave reviews for its innovative staging and authentic musical interpretation. La Venexiana has also performed at major music festivals and venues around the world, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Wigmore Hall in London. The ensemble has collaborated with other leading early music ensembles, such as the Huelgas Ensemble and the Tallis Scholars. In addition to their performances, La Venexiana is also known for their recordings. The ensemble has won numerous awards for their albums, including the Gramophone Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Choc de Classica. Some of their most acclaimed recordings include their interpretations of Monteverdi's madrigals, Gesualdo's Tenebrae Responsories, and the music of Claudio Monteverdi. La Venexiana's commitment to historical accuracy and innovative interpretation has made them one of the leading ensembles in the early music world. Their performances and recordings have helped to bring the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods to a wider audience, and their influence can be heard in the work of many other early music ensembles today.

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