Collegium Flauto e Voce is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble was founded in 1992 by two musicians, flutist Andrea Bornstein and soprano Maria Jonas, who shared a passion for early music and a desire to explore the rich repertoire of this era. Bornstein and Jonas were both trained in classical music and had extensive experience performing in various ensembles and orchestras. They met while studying at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, Germany, and quickly discovered their shared interest in early music. They began performing together as a duo, and soon expanded their ensemble to include other musicians who shared their passion for this repertoire. The name "Collegium Flauto e Voce" reflects the ensemble's focus on the combination of flute and voice, which are two of the most prominent instruments in early music. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Claudio Monteverdi, and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, as well as lesser-known composers from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble's main members include Andrea Bornstein on flute, Maria Jonas on soprano, and a rotating cast of musicians who play a variety of instruments, including harpsichord, viola da gamba, and lute. The ensemble's size varies depending on the repertoire being performed, but typically ranges from four to eight musicians. Over the years, Collegium Flauto e Voce has performed at numerous festivals and concert series throughout Europe, including the Munich Early Music Festival, the Rheingau Music Festival, and the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, Netherlands. The ensemble has also toured extensively in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, and has performed in venues ranging from small churches to large concert halls. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance at the 2006 Bachfest Leipzig, which is one of the largest and most prestigious festivals of early music in the world. Collegium Flauto e Voce performed a program of Bach's cantatas and instrumental works, which was met with critical acclaim and enthusiastic applause from the audience. In addition to their live performances, Collegium Flauto e Voce has also released several recordings, including a CD of Bach's cantatas and a CD of Italian Baroque music. The ensemble's recordings have received positive reviews from critics and have been featured on radio programs and in music magazines. Collegium Flauto e Voce has received several awards and honors for their contributions to the field of early music. In 2003, the ensemble was awarded the Bavarian State Prize for Music, which is one of the highest honors for musicians in Germany. The ensemble has also been nominated for the Echo Klassik Award, which is a prestigious award for classical music recordings in Germany. Overall, Collegium Flauto e Voce has established itself as one of the leading ensembles in the field of early music, with a reputation for excellence in performance and a commitment to exploring the rich and diverse repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble's dedication to this music has inspired audiences and musicians alike, and has helped to keep this important musical tradition alive and thriving.

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