About Erato

Erato was founded in Turin in 2018 by conductor Dario Ribechi and tenor Massimo Lombardi. The choir varies in size from 16 to 24 singers, bringing together some of the best voices on the Italian scene with diverse experiences in the world of opera, ensemble, and solo singing. Each singer in Erato boasts her/his own high professional and academic profile, with choir members regularly collaborating with such important musical institutions as the Accademia de La Scala, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Teatro Regio di Torino, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Coro Ghislieri, the Philharmonie in Berlin, the Freiburg Barockorchester, the Swedish Radio Choir, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Nederlands Kamerkoor, il pomo d’oro, La Compagnia del Madrigale, Coro della Radio Svizzera Italiana and La Capella Reial de Catalunya.
Erato members are invited on a regular basis to sing in projects for renowned musicians such as Jordi Savall, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Ottavio Dantone, Diego Fasolis, Juraj Valchua, Peter Dijkstra, Maxim Emelyanychev, Tõnu Kaljuste and Kristjan Järvi.
Among our latest collaborations was the opening concert of the De Sono season in April 2021 at the Conservatory of Turin (live broadcast) and the world premiere recording of Carlo Boccadoro’s Madrigals on texts by Primo Levi, composed for the theater play “Se questo è un uomo” by Walter Malosti.
In November 2021 Erato performed Giacomo Puccini’s Messa di Gloria at the Duomo of Milan, with Ensemble K under the baton of Simone Menezes, in an event sponsored by Cartier International as part of “Metanoia”, a project that will bring Erato to perform at the Opera of Dubai in March 2022.



Recording

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“Dario Ribechi and his Erato Choir succeed in a remarkable way in combining the quasi natural state of Gregorian chant music with the complexity of polyphonic choral writing (up to twelve voices) in a wonderfully natural way. The clear voice leading and the differentiation of the musical motifs lead the listener to quiet contemplation. The brightness of the space also enhances the effect of the polyphony, giving the music additional relief and depth.”
[Guy Engels – Pizzicato]

Embark on a musical journey through the captivating world of pre-existing musical material in Pizzetti’s Messa di Requiem, Margutti’s Missa Lorca, and Donati’s Sicut Cervus. Each piece offers a unique perspective on the art of reworking and reinterpreting existing melodies and texts. Discover the innovative approach of these composers as they breathe new life into familiar themes. Explore the rich textures, emotional depth, and captivating storytelling that emerge from this creative process.

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15th Novembre 2024, 15:26
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I am glad to announce you that Erato Choir has been nominated for the International Classic Music Awards 2025!!

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I am glad to announce you that Erato Choir has been nominated for the International Classic Music Awards 2025!!

#choir #EratoChoir #polyphony #Requiem #Pizzetti #Margutti #Donati
23rd Agosto 2024, 9:55
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