Guzmán Project by Veritá Baroque
accelerated project
An innovative collaboration between Verità Baroque and composer Guzmán Calzada Llorente, blending historical Baroque music with modern electronic soundscapes to create a groundbreaking auditory experience
about
Status
Ongoing, est. 2024
Location
Europe
Focus Areas
Cultural Heritage, Innovation, Media, New Music Commissions, Electronic Music
Key Members
Verità Baroque
Guzmán Calzada Llorente
Press Kit
Mission
To reinterpret early music through contemporary devices, demonstrating how historical forms can evolve through electronic innovation
Approach
Drawing from the Baroque tradition, composer Guzmán Calzada Llorente integrates electronic composition with period instruments in live performance through a spatialized sound system. The project developed through a series of residencies in Brussels and Cologne, leading to a public premiere and studio recording
Impact
The Guzmán Project redefines historically informed performance by merging acoustic tradition with immersive sound design. It introduces a hybrid format that speaks to both classical and contemporary music audiences, expanding the scope and relevance of early music in today’s cultural landscape
roadmap
Composer Guzmán Calzada Llorente and Verità Baroque began exploring the fusion of Baroque music with electronic composition, developing a sound world where historical fragments meet contemporary textures.
Q1 2025
Initial workshops focused on live interaction between period instruments and electronic layers, establishing a foundation for the project’s hybrid sound.
Q2 2025
Performances in Brussels and across Germany continue, alongside the start of a professional studio recording for album release.
Q4 2025
The world premiere of The Guzmán Project is set for Cologne, marking its first public presentation.
Q3 2025
The next phase will bring additional performances in Brussels and across Germany.
Q1 2026
Entering broader distribution, The Guzmán Project positions itself as a forward-thinking model for reimagining early music through contemporary sound design.
beyond 2026