Giulio Caccini, born in 1551, most likely in Rome, channelled heightened emotions into his solo songs. He understood the artistic and commercial value of The New Music, as he titled his 1602 collection of monodies, as did the other composers in La Venexiana’s concert. The Italian vocal ensemble, founded almost 30 years ago, comes to this repertoire with a near-supernatural understanding of its imagery and expressive language.

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La Venexiana

Wigmore Hall

Countertenor and breakdancer: Jakub Józef Orliński is at home in very different worlds. Together with mezzo-soprano Madison Nonoa and the ensemble Il pomo d’oro, he presents a programme ranging from the early Baroque to the present day. The works share a contemplative, often melancholic mood, culminating in Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, with its hauntingly beautiful vocal lines.

Originalklang Il pomo d’oro & Jakub Józef Orliński

Berliner Philharmoniker

His ‘ravishing’ (The Guardian) live performances have sold out concert halls and opera houses across the globe, from Carnegie Hall to the Royal Opera House. With ‘the voice of an angel’ (The Sunday Times), his status as ‘the first operatic superstar to win over Gen Z’ (The Telegraph) has been confirmed by appearances at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and partnerships with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Netflix and Nike.

Giovanni de Macque

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 16, 2026

Originalklang Il pomo d’oro & Jakub Józef Orliński · Berliner Philharmoniker

Nov 26, 2026

Jakub Orliński Sings Pergolesi · Sinfonia Smith Square

Past events

Jun 29, 2026

La Venexiana · Wigmore Hall

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