Paolo da Col

Paolo da Col is an Italian conductor, musicologist, and early music specialist celebrated for his meticulous revivals of Renaissance and Baroque sacred works. As the founder and director of the vocal ensemble Odhecaton, he’s dedicated to breathing life into rarely heard polyphonic masterpieces, particularly those from Italy and Spain. His recordings, like *Monteverdi: In San Marco* and *Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli*, showcase his knack for balancing historical precision with vivid emotional storytelling. Recent projects, including explorations of Canarian composers (*La Creación Musical en Canarias* series) and Josquin Desprez’s Italian ties (*Giosquino*), highlight his curiosity for uncovering hidden musical dialogues across cultures. Whether resurrecting Scarlatti’s haunting *Missa defunctorum* or Lassus’s intricate motets, da Col’s work feels like a time machine for the ears—scholarly but never dry, always prioritizing the human heartbeat within ancient notes.

Genres

Choral

Medieval

Gregorian Chant

Latest Release

Sabbato Sancto - Paolo Aretino: Lamentationes et Responsoria

Odhecaton•

Paolo da Col

Album - 13 Tracks - Released September 15, 2023