Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Renaissance

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

La Morra is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the late medieval and early Renaissance periods. The group was founded in 2000 by Corina Marti, a Swiss musician who plays the recorder, harp, and organetto. Marti was joined by a group of like-minded musicians who shared her passion for early music, and together they formed La Morra. The name "La Morra" comes from a medieval dance that was popular in Italy during the 14th and 15th centuries. The dance was often accompanied by music played on instruments such as the lute, viol, and recorder, which are all instruments that La Morra uses in their performances. La Morra's repertoire includes music from the 14th to the 16th centuries, with a particular focus on the music of the Ars Nova and Ars Subtilior periods. These were periods of great innovation in music, with composers experimenting with new forms and techniques that would pave the way for the development of Western classical music. One of La Morra's early highlights was their performance at the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, Netherlands in 2002. The festival is one of the most prestigious early music festivals in the world, and La Morra's performance was well-received by both audiences and critics. This performance helped to establish La Morra as a leading ensemble in the early music scene. Over the years, La Morra has performed at many other prestigious festivals and venues, including the Festival de Musique Ancienne de Callas in France, the Tage Alter Musik in Regensburg, Germany, and the Early Music Festival in Bruges, Belgium. They have also performed at major concert halls such as the Konzerthaus in Vienna and the Wigmore Hall in London. In addition to their live performances, La Morra has also released several recordings. Their debut album, "La Fonte Musica," was released in 2003 and featured music from the 14th century. The album was well-received by critics and helped to establish La Morra as a leading ensemble in the early music scene. La Morra has also received several awards and accolades over the years. In 2005, they were awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or for their recording of the music of Johannes Ciconia. The Diapason d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world, and is awarded to recordings that are deemed to be of exceptional quality. In addition to their performances and recordings, La Morra is also committed to education and outreach. They regularly give workshops and masterclasses, and have worked with students at institutions such as the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in the Netherlands. Overall, La Morra is a highly respected ensemble in the early music scene. Their commitment to performing and recording music from the medieval and Renaissance periods has helped to preserve and promote this important part of Western musical history. With their exceptional musicianship and dedication to their craft, La Morra is sure to continue to be a leading ensemble in the early music world for many years to come.

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