AURAL — The Immersive Project by Verita Baroque Ensemble
accelerated project
AURAL contextualizes baroque music performance in 21st century with new commissions, immersive technology, and digital outreach
about
Status
Ongoing, est. 2020
Location
Global Reach - incorporated in Cologne, Germany
Focus Areas
Cultural Heritage Innovation, Media Baroque Music, New Music Commissions
Active Members
Taya König-Tarasevich | Co-founder, flutes
Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi | Co-founder, cello
Key Partnerships
Evil Penguin & Motor Music
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Neustart Kultur Fonds
NRW Kulturelle Forderung
Press Kit
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Mission
To contextualize baroque music in 21st century. Local becomes global. Historic becomes contemporary. Rural becomes Urban.
Approach
Verità Baroque reimagines digital aspect of music performance by spotlighting historic, lesser-known baroque sites as venues for performances and recordings, merging the timeless charm of these spaces with highest quality immersive sound and 360 video. By blending traditional repertoire with innovative production techniques and digital outreach, they create immersive cultural experiences that bridge historical elegance with modern accessibility, engaging audiences in fresh and dynamic ways.
Impact
Each filming residency results in more than 10 hours of final material's versions, idiomatically recorded for each intended use. From 360 Video and Immersive Sound to Instagram real clips and tracks for audio streaming platforms - allowing us to employ the full potential of each platform to its fullest. Through the installation of Immersive Pavilions at railway stations, they are committed to engage hundreds of thousands viewers in an immersive way across the board.
quotes
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I was totally captivated by the sound right from the start. The performances are so obviously up to scratch, and the recording is a beauty, rich and vibrant
Andrew McGregor
BBC Radio 3
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A great new ensemble with imaginative and daring young musicians that play with drive and pepper. They obviously love the rich sound; the recording was made in the rather reverberant acoustics, nevertheless, you can hear the fine nuances very well and vividly
Doris Blaich
SWR2 Alte Musik
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The production alone is enough to make this album a contender for the Best of the Year. [...] They [Verità] have sweetness and vigor. The swelling that comes from natural bowing is not done here; sustained notes are smooth. [...] Bravo to all involved! Sometimes reviewing can be a pleasure
Todd Gorman
American Record Guide
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roadmap
Verita Baroque got established during the pandemic by flutist Taya König-Tarasevich and cellist Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi, the ensemble quickly gained recognition as a leading force in Baroque music, bringing together a talented group of next-generation performers
December 2020
Verità Baroque, as recipients of the NEUSTART KULTUR Grant, successfully passed the proof-of-concept phase. This allowed them to collaborate with Motor Music (audio production) and Evil Penguin Productions (video production) to create over three hours of high-quality material, which is ready for distribution across digital platforms
August 2021
The ensemble focused on finalizing agreements with pavilion construction companies and sought investors for cross-branding opportunities. These pavilions will be used to showcase their immersive performances, blending live music with cutting-edge technology
2023
After the release of their project at railway stations, Verità Baroque will take its immersive pavilions to different towns across Germany. The team will release various content formats, including films, clips, and audio tracks, across social media platforms for global accessibility
2025 and onwards