The first time, the Capella de Música de la Basílica Santa Maria del Pi of Barcelona was mentioned in a written document, succeeded in the year 1632. It tells us about its contribution to the reception of the relics of Sanct Isidor in the basilica. In this era the Capella already existed as an established ensemble.

During the 17th century the Capella acquired great prestige in the musical life of Barcelona, which persisted till the end of the 19th century. From then on it began to cease, and ended with the disintegration of the group in 1936.

Following an initiative of David Malet and Jordi Sacasas in 1994 it was refounded. Until 2005 under the direction of Manuel Cabero the Capella gained a profile as a chamber music ensemble at the highest stage, which focused upon the interpretation of early music. Currently, the artistic direction is carried out by Josep Martí i Montoliu.

Since its reappearance on the 3rd of December, 1994 the Capella accompanies selected worship services with tailored concert programs of ancient music, as well religious as profane.

As highlights of the repertoire there should be pointed out the Missa quarti toni, the Passio secundum Johannem as well as further motets by Tomás L. de Victoria, the Messa a quattro voci da capella of Claudio Monteverdi, and songs, christmas songs and madrigals by Juan Vásquez. And as far as the catalonian composers: the Magnificat de primer to by Joan Pau Pujol, the Pleasures of Our Lady and the Madrigal de las Cañas by Joan Brudieu. Recently the mass “vox clamantis in deserto” by the baroque composer of the monastery Montserrat, Joan Cererols has been prepared.

In the course of this year a new participation project in liturgical celebrations was brought into being. It contributes musically with the previsted parts of the mass, and with the interpretation of optative liturgical repertoire. Programs have been worked out for All Saints Day and Corpus Christi.

Whenever possible the Capella performs a motet in the worship service in the Capella de la Puríssima Sang, usually on Saturday morning.

As latest activities the second price on the International Choirfestival in Malgrat de Mar should be mentioned, as well as the contribution in the closing concert of the concert cycle “Maig Coral del Barcelonès” with the Mass on the 4th tone as well as further motets of T.L. de Victoria. Last but not least, the concert in Sindelfingen (Germany) as well as the XXII. Festival of Ancient Music in Bunyola (Mallorca).

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