Ensemble Sangineto was formed in 2000 by twins Adriano and Caterina Sangineto, children of the renowned harp and psaltery maker Michele Sangineto.
Ensemble Sangineto is an eclectic band who skillfully blend ancient harmonies and sounds with modern rhythms.
This is their first visit to New Zealand, travelling all the way from Italy to tour New Zealand this summer, from the Whare Flat Folk Festival to the New Zealand Harp Festival, with many festivals and community venues in between.
The wide-ranging musical experiences of the individual members converge to create fresh arrangements of traditional Irish, Scottish, Breton, and Italian tunes. In addition, their original compositions display influences from a variety of musical genres ranging from classical to folk, from Gregorian chant to musical, from pop to Celtic music.
The delicate combination of harp, the bowed psaltery and the guitar, intermingled with the three voices, create a wonderful, dreamy musical experience.
