Melograno
early music ensemble
Delving into the past to reimagine the future.
Winner of the Rheinsberg competition and of the title Rheinsberger Hofkapelle 2026/27, Melograno’s focus on French music and Bach’s family connects the past and the future, while inviting audiences to experience the truth and depth behind this virtuosic repertoire.
Melograno.
The pomegranate, ancient symbol of luxury, abundance, passion, and luck. It symbolises the beginning and the end, alpha and omega: it is the moment where past and future meet. As an ensemble, we draw inspiration from the many-faceted symbolism of this evocative fruit. We seek to represent the conjunctive point between the past and the future. By relying on a thorough research of historical context and practices, we look ahead and seek to create a visionary approach to early music that will continue in merit beyond the contemporary.
Talent and passion
We're not here to follow trends — we look for real meaning and want to share it with others.
Our ensemble was formed around our discovery of our shared love for French music and the compositions of J.S. Bach. For all of us, it is a common language: coming back to this repertoire always feels like coming home. It offers comfort, a feeling of understanding, space for intuition and authentic expression of the artistic self. It is an infinite source of inspiration: both intellectually and aesthetically. These are wonderful qualities, bringing hope and grounding, and we wish to share these values with our audiences.
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Lully’s beloved Passacaille d’Armide is our first single — and is available across all major streaming platforms.
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“Ye witnesses to our profound love,
Who observe my law in this happy place,
Occupy the hero I love with agreeable delights,
Until my return…”Our arrangement of the famous Passacaille from Lully’s “Armide” is a touching masterpiece which reflects various nuances of human experience and to us, that’s exactly why it remains individually moving and relevant to this day. As we ponder questions of love, charm, pleasure, and truth, the Passacaille enables us to consider the ties and balance between love and loss, pleasure and sacrifice.
It’s a piece which has a very special place in our hearts and we can’t wait for you to hear it.
You listen to it on Spotify, iTunes and other platforms. To quote Armide herself, “Pleasures will be with you, always.” 😉
Insight and curiosity
Through every step of our journey, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, real, enriching experiences.
While our ensemble members have been active in the field of early music for years, we do not shy away from delving into other genres of music and fields of art. Mainstream classical repertoire, contemporary and experimental music with electronics, and interdisciplinary collaborations with dancers and other artists all lend themselves to the broadening of the artistic palette that inspires the multidimensional identity of Melograno.
Based on our broad experience, it is our intent to create a multifaceted and captivating artistic identity that celebrates virtuosity and professionalism in ensemble work, as well as the intellectual and emotional depth that is inherent in the music of the High Baroque. By fostering artistic freedom while relying on expert research of historical practices, we wish to bring early music closer to the people of the 21st century. We want our values of togetherness, understanding, and authenticity to guide us towards audiences that find solace and inspiration in experiencing this incredible music in person.
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Kleinknecht’s Presto fron the Sonata in D major just came out for Spring — and is available across all major streaming platforms.
Ensemble members
Pablo Gigosos
A highly in-demand musician who regularly performs with ensembles and orchestras across Europe, Pablo brings a bigger-picture perspective and his passion for modern art to the ensemble.
Traverso
Zofia Piasecka
With her experience in orchestral work, and her education in leading early music centres of Switzerland, the Netherlands and Poland, Zofia is meticulous in detail and lends an excitement for muscial diversity. Loves Bach.
Traverso
Weronika Paine
Passionate about historical dance and cantus firmus technique, Weronika loves to collaborate with artistic disciplines beyond music, and is always excited to share her academic discoveries with audiences.
Harpsichord, artistic director
Szymon Strusinski
With his expertise in the worlds of early music ensembles and classical orchestras, Szymon’s perceptive ear and timbral sensitivity are crucial in the forming of the unique sound expression of our ensemble.
CelloCredentials
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As a new ensemble, we benefit from the variety of experiences that our members individually possess, combining in the creation of a rich and compelling musical identity. The musicians of Melograno have received education at a number of distinguished universities that are renowned for their early music expertise: the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Royal Koninkijk Conservatorium Den Haag, and the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. Our traverso flautists have studied with internationally renowned professors including Barthold Kuijken, Kate Clark, and Marc Hantaï. Our basso continuo musicians have studied with leading specialists in the field, such as Andrea Marcon, Jörg-Andreas Bötticher, Wolfgang Zerer, Christoph Dangel, and Christophe Rousset.
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The expertise and talent of our musicians has been recognised by specialists across Europe, with our individual achievements including artistic scholarships and awards from governments, art institutions, and foundations alike. This acclaim has resulted in our musicians' frequently collaborating with orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, Polish Royal Opera Capella Regia Polona, Sinfonia Varsovia, Orchestre et Choeur de Chambre de Colmar, La Cetra Barockorchester, Capriccio Barockorchester, Los Elementos orchestra, European Union Youth Orchestra, and our cellist's employment with the Philharmonisches Orchester Freiburg.
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We also are proud of our ensemble members’ diverse performance history, having appeared in venues including Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, KKL Luzern, Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Flagey in Brussels, the Konzerthaus Berlin, the National Philharmonic in Warsaw, and venues in the USA and Australia.
‘Melograno’ is one of the most exciting ensembles of the young generation: They trust in their individual talent and artistic language – and it is precisely from this confidence that they dare to take creative risks and pursue an ambitious program, radiating great joy and optimism.
— Felix Görg,
Director of the Rheinsberg Academy of Musikkultur Rheinsberg
