Evangelina Mascardi

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Evangelina Mascardi is a highly regarded Italian lutenist celebrated for her deep expertise in historical performance practice, particularly focusing on the Renaissance and Baroque repertoires. She's become a go-to interpreter for intricate lute music, mastering instruments like the Baroque lute, theorbo, and Renaissance lute. Her impressive discography showcases this specialization, featuring acclaimed recordings of complete works by giants like Bach and Weiss, alongside compelling explorations of lesser-known composers such as Krebs and Lassus, often bringing these works vividly to life through her sensitive and virtuosic playing.

Mascardi trained at the prestigious Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, a renowned center for early music. She actively performs as a sought-after soloist and collaborates with many leading ensembles in the historically informed performance scene. Her dedication shines through in projects like "Beyond Vivaldi" and "Dreames & Imaginations", where she delves into transcriptions and the poetic connection between music and text from around 1600, demonstrating both scholarly insight and captivating artistry on the lyra viol and lute.

Genres

Baroque

Renaissance

Medieval

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Latest Release

Beyond Vivaldi: Lute Concertos

Evangelina Mascardi•

Riccardo Doni

Album - 15 Tracks - Released March 27, 2026