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Serene Recovery Fund

‘La Serenissima has established a deserved reputation as one of the most imaginative interpreters of 18th century Venetian music around. Its standing as an outstanding live band has been reinforced by a sequence of exceptional discs which prior to Covid-19 had created inexorable momentum for the group. The resultant inertia for any ensemble could easily have proved fatal.’

Music Web International (December 2021)

How To Support
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Thanks to the generosity of SRF donors in 2022, we have been able to:

  • Release albums Vivaldi’s Women (with singers Claire Booth, Renata Pokupic & Jess Dandy) & Forza Azzurri! (with recorder player Tabea Debus) on Signum.

  • Deliver performances for venues in Gloucestershire, London, Norfolk & Suffolk.

  • Share digital outreach for key-stage 2 children with more partners across the UK.

  • Research & record three new albums: Brescianello Unlocked, An Englishman Abroad and a disc of virtuoso chamber works by composers Leclair, Guillemain, Marcello, Mascitti, Somis & Vivaldi.

  • Create more professional opportunities for young musicians through Emerging Artist Chairs.

  • Deliver bespoke programmes for specialist travel companies Kirker Holidays & Martin Randall Travel.

  • Release our first podcast in our Lost & Found series ‘Discovering Vivaldi’.

  • Invest in digital marketing support from Da Capo Digital which has helped to nearly double engagement from online followers during the year.

In doing so, we have:

  • Sustained La Serenissima’s brand, market presence & charitable obligations through a viable artistic programme.

  • Supported our team of artists & protected playing techniques, artistic standards & our ethos by creating employment.

  • Connected with audiences through performance, increased recording & digital dissemination.

In 2023, we continue to fundraise through the SRF in order to:

  • Record Vivaldi Doubles and Crossing Borders in Cedars Hall, Wells.

  • Deliver a new series of programmes for performance in both rural and urban venues.

  • Develop our podcasting series ‘Lost & Found’.

  • Release new outreach videos for primary-aged children and the wider public via our website.

  • Support and market the release of albums: An Englishman Abroad and Brescianello Unlocked.

  • Develop recording & touring plans to celebrate the group’s 30th Anniversary in 2024.

  • Continue applications to raise major gifts to underpin La Serenissima’s infrastructure and future artistic programme.

How To Support

Vaporetto

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Monthly Donation. Practical and transportive: Vaporetto donations will help us get from A to B. All Vaporetto donors will –
  • Be credited on La Serenissima’s website
  • Receive regular updates by email
  • Be invited to our La Serenissima Patrons’ Events

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Gondola

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Annual Donation. Elegant and efficient: Gondola donations will help us cross a turbulent lagoon. All Gondola donors benefit from –
  • Be credited on La Serenissima’s website
  • Receive regular updates by email
  • Be invited to our La Serenissima Patrons’ Events

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    Rialto

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    Once thought to be the 8th wonder of the world: Rialto donations will bridge the gap! Rialto donors benefit from –
    • Advanced copies of albums supported
    • Credit in CD booklet
    • Insights from the Artistic Director
    • All the benefits from Vaporetto and Gondola

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    Palazzo

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    Our most serene tier of support: Palazzo donations represent transformational support at a critical time. Palazzo donors benefit from the above and receive –
    • Invitations to La Serenissima events at the Italian Embassy and other special occasions.

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    Thank you for your support