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The audience listening to Vox Medicea and instrumentalists before the purple-draped altar of Santa Felicita, Florence© Marco Borrelli

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Sacred Masterpieces of the Medici 2025

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November 28, 2025

Various Locations in Florence

A weekend across Florence celebrating rediscovered Medici-era masterpieces performed by Vox Medicea and guest ensembles.

The New Generation Festival
presents

SACRED MASTERPIECES OF THE MEDICI

28 - 30 November 2025

An exclusive weekend celebrating rediscovered masterpieces from the time of the Medici rulers, brought to new life by the work of the Sacred Music Programme (SMP), and performed by our vocal ensemble Vox Medicea in collaboration with the award-winning English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble.This year, we are proud to announce the world premiere of a specially commissioned work by celebrated composer Nico Muhly, based on a 16th-century Florentine motet recently rediscovered by the SMP.We are also delighted to be welcoming back multi-recording artist and early music pioneer, soprano Dame Emma Kirkby, for an open masterclass with our soloists. Guests will enjoy privileged access to some of Florence's most spectacular and historic venues, experiencing the transcendent sound of Renaissance masterpieces in the breathtaking spaces for which they were originally conceived. Performances will be held at the churches of Santa Felicita and Santi Michele e Gaetano. The weekend includes exceptional events and a Medici Gala Dinner, offering an unforgettable synthesis of the music and art of one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Presented and most generously supported by

The SMP ‘GONFALONIERI’:

Alexandra Munroe

Katherine Zock


Nico Muhly's commission is generously sponsored by Charles Klein

Dame Emma Kirkby masterclass is generously sponsored by Kim & Elaine Leeper

60 PLACES ONLY

To reserve your place, a minimum recommended donation of €925 per person is requested.

This can be made as a tax-deductible donation from the US, UK, and all EU countries.

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Programme

Vox Medicea and the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble present rediscovered Florentine sacred works from the Medici era at the Medici Church of Santa Felicita, including the world premiere of O Adoranda Trinitas, specially commissioned from Nico Muhly and inspired by a rediscovered 16th-century Florentine work, alongside a masterclass with Dame Emma Kirkby and a Medici Mass at Santi Michele e Gaetano.

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