Guzmán Project by Veritá Baroque
accelerated project
An innovative collaboration between Verità Baroque and composer Guzmán Calzada Llorente, blending historical Baroque music with modern electronic soundscapes to create a groundbreaking auditory experience
about
Status
Ongoing, est. 2024
Location
Europe
Focus Areas
Cultural Heritage, Innovation, Media, New Music Commissions, Electronic Music
Key Members
Verità Baroque
Guzmán Calzada Llorente
Press Kit
Mission
To reinterpret early music through contemporary means, revealing how historical forms can evolve through electronic innovation and new sonic languages.
Approach
Rooted in the Baroque tradition, composer Guzmán Calzada Llorente fuses electronic composition with period instruments in live performance, shaped by a spatialized sound system that expands the acoustic field. The project evolved through residencies in Brussels and Cologne, culminating in a public premiere and a studio recording.
Impact
The Guzmán Project reimagines historically informed performance by uniting acoustic tradition with contemporary sound design. By establishing a hybrid artistic format, it bridges classical and modern audiences while expanding the expressive and cultural relevance of early music today.
roadmap
Composer Guzmán Calzada Llorente and Verità Baroque began exploring the fusion of Baroque music with electronic composition, developing a sound world where historical fragments meet contemporary textures.
Q1 2025
Initial workshops focused on live interaction between period instruments and electronic layers, establishing a foundation for the project’s hybrid sound.
Q2 2025
Performances in Brussels and across Germany continue, alongside the start of a professional studio recording for album release.
Q4 2025
The world premiere of The Guzmán Project is set for Cologne, marking its first public presentation.
Q3 2025
The next phase will bring additional performances in Brussels and across Germany.
Q1 2026
With its expansion into broader distribution, The Guzmán Project establishes itself as a forward-thinking model for reimagining early music through contemporary sound design.
beyond 2026