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Choral

 

Cantica Symphonia is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing medieval and Renaissance music. The ensemble was founded in 1996 by Giuseppe Maletto, who serves as its artistic director and conductor. The group is based in Venice, Italy, and is made up of a core group of musicians who perform on a variety of instruments, including voice, lute, harp, viola da gamba, and various wind and percussion instruments. The ensemble's main members include sopranos Gloria Moretti and Silvia Vajente, tenors Marco Scavazza and Giuseppe Maletto, and basses Daniele Carnovich and Fabio Furnari. Other members of the ensemble include instrumentalists such as cornettist Bruce Dickey, harpist Mara Galassi, and lutenist Massimiliano Raschietti. Cantica Symphonia has performed at numerous festivals and concert series throughout Europe and the United States, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Utrecht Early Music Festival, and the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht. The ensemble has also recorded several albums, including "La Bella Noeva," "La Fiamma del To," and "La Fonte Musica." One of the highlights of Cantica Symphonia's career was their performance at the 2011 Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, where they presented a program of music by the 15th-century composer Johannes Ciconia. The ensemble's performance was praised for its "clarity, precision, and beauty of sound" by the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant. Cantica Symphonia has also received several awards and accolades for their recordings, including the Diapason d'Or and the Choc de Classica. Their album "La Bella Noeva" was named one of the best classical albums of 2010 by the French magazine Télérama. In addition to their performances and recordings, Cantica Symphonia is also committed to music education and outreach. The ensemble regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses for young musicians, and has collaborated with schools and community organizations to bring early music to a wider audience. Overall, Cantica Symphonia is a highly respected and accomplished ensemble in the world of early music. Their commitment to historical accuracy and musical excellence has earned them a devoted following and numerous accolades, and their performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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