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Forma Antiqva

Step into the vibrant streets of 18th century Madrid, where every street corner tells a story and every overheard note ignites passion; once a humble town, it now stands as a cultural epicenter, a bustling hub of traditions and emotions.

Forma Antiqva soundtrack this city and this time – from the familiar tunes of Fandango to the dramatic crescendos of Overtures. Let the symphonies of Nebra, Conforto, and Corselli sweep you away, alongside unexpected surprises from rising talents like Baset, Castel, and Mele.

Founded over two decades ago in Asturias, Forma Antiqva is one of Spain’s most innovative and energetic period instrument ensembles. They have made a Europe-wide name for their spirited and sympathetic rediscovery of neglected Spanish composers like Vicente Baset and José de Nebra – but their imagination and their communicative flair knows no boundaries.

[…] they play with great panache and transport, characteristics that perhaps one would not expect from baroque performances, but which this repertoire instead requires; looking at them also means silently penetrating a harmony of glances, smiles, small winks, which communicate familiarity, but also profound mutual respect and a sense of listening […] –  GBOPERA, 28 January 2024.