In the remote northern-Italian town of Formigine brews the musical revolution that is Spira mirabilis – a group of elite young professional musicians from around the world, active in many of the best European orchestras.
Spira mirabilis’ main aim is to learn from each other, studying and researching as a musical laboratory where professional musicians can share their knowledge. Working without a conductor and in the spirit of an enlarged chamber group, they immerse themselves in the score with the aim of reaching an interpretative consensus on a shared vision, and a complete synthesis with the work. Spira’s concerts offer audiences an in-depth experience of a single work and the opportunity to rediscover hitherto familiar music performed with the ensemble’s singular style and vibrancy. They encourage audiences to become an active part of the concert experience, returning to the stage following their performance and entering into a lively engagement with a ‘Question and Answer’ session.
Appointed Cultural Ambassadors for the European Union in March 2012, Spira mirabilis has enjoyed great success during the last few seasons, with appearances including Musikfest Bremen (Schubert’s Symphony No.9), London’s Southbank Centre (Beethoven’s Symphony No.5, Schubert’s Octet, Strauss’Metamorphosen), Essen’s Philharmonie (Beethoven’s Symphony No.5), and Paris’ Cité de la Musique and Salle Pleyel (Mendelssohn’s Octet).
