Musica Ficta is an acclaimed ensemble specializing in the performance of Renaissance and Baroque music from the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Founded by Raúl Mallavibarrena, the group has gained a reputation for its meticulous research and passionate interpretations of early music, breathing life into compositions from centuries past. Musica Ficta's dedication to exposing the beauty and complexity of these historical works has led to an impressive discography that includes highly lauded albums such as "Villanescas II," where they explore the lively world of 16th-century Spanish secular songs, and "Cristóbal de Morales: Requiem," which showcases the somber elegance of a quintessential Renaissance mass for the dead.

The ensemble's expertise in polyphonic music is vividly displayed in releases such as "Francisco Guerrero: Hispalensis," revealing the depth of Guerrero's sacred music. Musica Ficta's dedication to authenticity is also evident in their album "Cancionero de Turin: Romances, Villancicos y Canciones del Siglo de Oro,” a collection that reveals the richness of the Golden Age of Spanish music. Furthermore, Musica Ficta's exploration of colonial music is beautifully captured in albums like “Del Mar del Alma: Music and Poetry In Colonial Bogota 17th-18th c.” and “Esa Noche Yo Baílá - Feast and Devotion in High Peru of the 17th Century,” which uncover the fascinating fusion of European and indigenous influences in the New World. Each release is a testament to Musica Ficta's mastery of the nuances of period performance and their commitment to unveiling the music of bygone eras to contemporary audiences.

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Musica Antigua

Latest Release

Villanescas II

Francisco Guerrero•

Musica Ficta

Album - 21 Tracks - Released March 5, 2021