Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia
The vocal ensemble "CANTICA NOVA" originated in Milazzo in 1990. The ensemble's concert activity has been focused on studying and performing music by Renaissance composers. Over time, they have cultivated an extensive repertoire that encompasses contemporary pieces, pop music, international folk tunes, as well as gospels and spirituals from the black American tradition. The ensemble serves as the creator and organizer of the International Choral Festival "InCanto Mediterraneo," which has been held every two years since 2009 in Milazzo, Sicily, Italy. "CANTICA NOVA" has garnered numerous international recognitions and awards, spanning Spain, Italy, and the Republic of Macedonia.
The Founder and Director of the Vocal Ensemble Cantica Nova since 1989, Francesco Saverio Messina, regularly leads the ensemble in concerts across regional and national territories, participating in national and international festivals and competitions. Additionally, Francesco Saverio Messina is the creator and artistic director of the International Choral Festival & Competition InCanto Mediterraneo. With a degree in Sociology, Francesco Saverio Messina also holds the position of Choir Master. He has further honed his skills through master's courses in choral conducting with renowned instructors such as Bordignon, Graden, Popescu, Bressan, Acciai, Thomas, and Pfaff.
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Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia