Ensemble Cappella Mediterranea

Mission & Vision

Founded in 2005 by renowned Swiss-Argentinian conductor Leonardo García Alarcón, Ensemble Cappella Mediterranea has established itself as one of the world’s leading ensembles in Baroque and classical music.

Initially created to explore the repertoires of the Latin world, the ensemble has since broadened its horizons—from intimate madrigals to grand operas, performed with either small or large forces depending on the context. Its repertoire includes sacred and secular works by composers such as Monteverdi, Strozzi, Falvetti, and Cavalli. Driven by curiosity and originality, Leonardo García Alarcón seeks to convey deep emotion to audiences and embody the transformative power of music.

Actions Led

• Live performances & tours: Presents over 80 concerts annually, featuring more than 200 artists across 15 countries. Projects range from intimate madrigals to full-scale operas and large sacred works 

• Phonographic recordings: Released over 30 acclaimed recordings on labels like Alpha Classics, Naïve, Ricercar, Ambronay—and continue to produce high-fidelity albums such as Amore Siciliano (2024) and La Finta Pazza (2022) 

• New artistic productions: Regularly develops innovative programs (e.g., Fuego Barroco, Pasión Argentina, Mozart “apéro‑opera”) ranging from small-scale salon concerts to lavish staged operas.

• Educational outreach & workshops: Offers pedagogical concerts in schools and community venues, programs like Alla Spagnola, Du Tango dans mes valises, and Maria de Buenos Aires engage over 300 students with baroque music and dance 
• Scholarship & research-based projects: Revives lesser-known works (e.g., Falvetti’s Il Diluvio Universale, Sacrati’s La Finta Pazza) through historically-informed performances and recordings

Projects That U.S. Donors Can Support

Help more people discover the beauty of Baroque and classical music by supporting Ensemble Cappella Mediterranea! Your donation will directly contribute to the ensemble’s concerts and performances around the world.