Concert – Venice squared

by Veronica Niccolini

On the occasion of “Effetto Venezia 2024“, a festival that for many years has paid tribute to the homonymous neighborhood, to its history and its identity as a bold urban work with astonishing results, for elegance and functionality, we would like to present this musical project, which comes from the inspiring mother: Venice. The ensemble Ostinata Armonica would be pleased to propose an evening of ancient, Venetian music. The ensemble is composed of a soprano voice accompanied by the basso continuo. The proposed repertoire consists of music of Venetian composition, ranging from popular music, the so-called canzoni da bateo, from the Venice of the 16th and 17th centuries, to the cultivated music that enriched the complex musical panorama of that era, to enhance the connection between Venetian repertoire and the space for which it was written, renewing the bond between Livorno, the neighborhood of La Venezia, and Venice itself.

Veronica Niccolini Coloratura soprano trained at the department of early music in Venice, specialized in the practice of early music (Scuola di Musica di Fiesole). She has debuted in several roles, both prose and lyrical, at Italian and foreign theaters, in the Mozartian and bel canto operatic repertoire, without abandoning early music.

Dario Pisasale Musician graduated in classical guitar at the Conservatory of Music in Venice, he deepened the practice of early music with prominent personalities of the ancient repertoire. He actively collaborates with various baroque ensembles as a theorbist and continuo player, participating in numerous events of early and baroque music and in operatic productions at important theaters, such as the Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice.

Michele Mancusi Double bass player, arranger, percussionist, harpist and composer, specialized in early music. He professionally collaborates with various ensembles and orchestras, in national and international theaters, practicing both classical and modern music, as well as having experience and practice in oriental music.