Cappella Marciana

Cappella Marciana is the historic choir and instrumental ensemble of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, keeping alive the glittering musical traditions of the Venetian Renaissance and Baroque eras. Named after the city’s patron saint, this group specializes in reviving the lush polyphonic works and grand ceremonial music created for the basilica’s awe-inspiring acoustics by composers like Adrian Willaert, Giovanni Gabrieli, and Claudio Monteverdi. Their recent releases, such as *First Vespers of Christmas* and reconstructions of festive Masses, transport listeners to the opulent soundworld of Venice’s golden age, blending voices with period instruments like cornetti and sackbuts. Whether unearthing forgotten gems by Giovanni Croce or celebrating the Flemish influences that shaped Venetian music, Cappella Marciana acts as both preservationist and storyteller, turning dusty manuscripts into vibrant auditory time capsules.

Genres

Choral

Latest Release

First Vespers of Christmas for Choir and Orchestra

Marco Gemmani•

Cappella Marciana

Album - 17 Tracks - Released September 15, 2023