
The Harmonia Cantata choir was founded in 1977 by M° Elio Lippi.
It started its activity at the Music School of Fiesole, and became an independent Choral Association in 1997.
Today, M° Elisabetta Sepe is the Director of the choir, and M° Elio Lippi is its Artistic Director.
By placing a strong focus on the study of music, and thanks to the great attention dedicated to developing the vocal qualities of all singers, "Harmonia Cantata" has taken up to a distinctive role among the several amateur choral groups of Tuscany.
The choir has partecipated in many important events, such as the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, the Estate Fiesolana, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, and has worked with the Orchestra Giovanile Italiana and the Orchestra della Toscana (ORT).
The choir's repertoire ranges from the 18th century to contemporary music - including several first ever performance - and includes also opera.
In its thirty years of activity, the choir has been directed by important conductors.
Among others: Salvatore Accardo, Piero Bellugi, Federico Cortese, Claudio Desderi, Roberto Gabbiani, Eliahu Inbal, Lu Jia, Nicola Paszkowzki, Alessio Vlad and, as part of the Choir of Tuscany, also Bruno Bartoletti, René Clemencic, Massimo De Bernart, Ferdinand Leitner, Peter Maag, Michael Morgan, Marcello Panni and Gennady Rozhdestvensky.
"I can surely say that M° Elisabetta Sepe has revealed herself as a great musician, both in preparing the singers and as an assistant maestro.
My collaboration with her has been valuable because in her work she has always given proof of great reliability and dedication.
She has also shown remarkable musical skills.
I also appreciate her because of her extraordinary knowledge of voice technique."
Zubin Mehta, Main Director of the Orchestra of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
"I have known the work of Elisabetta Sepe for the last four years (2000-2004) in productions I have conducted at the 'Maggio Musicale Fiorentino'.
I have found her to be an excellent pianist and very fine vocal coach. Her commitment and attention to detail make her an asset to any musical team as also does her positive and supportive attitude.
I can heartily recommend her as pianist, accompanist, musical assistant or teacher."
Ivor Bolton, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra