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Upcoming ConcertsAbout Us
The Quintet: Peter Koniers (countertenor), Jonathan Stuchbery (tenor & plucked strings), Jane Fingler (soprano), Alexander Cappellazzo (tenor), and Martin Gomes (bass)
From Ancient Greek: διά (diá, "through, across") + πέντε (pénte, "five").
Formed in 2022 in Toronto, Canada, the Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet specializes in the beautiful, wonderful, rare and unique vocal music of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.
Combining solo and ensemble musicianship, bold unpretentious enthusiasm, and scholarly historical approaches to interpretation, Diapente brings the music of old to new audiences.
Upcoming Concerts
Sens, Rhétorique, Musique : Machaut and the Three Gifts of Nature
The Comtessa Medieval Ensemble and Diapente join forces again this September with a concert of music by Guillaume de Machaut.
Time's Eldest Son: Celebrating the 400th Anniversary year of John Dowland
Celebrating the 400th Anniversary year of John Dowland with the Diapente Quintet
Diapente Book of Carols 4
Christmas Cheer... Renaissance Style! A festive Toronto tradition with the Diapente Renaissance Quintet.
Madrigal: Origins
The birth of the Italian Madrigal; as told by the Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet.
Secretorum: Private Devotional Music from the House of Tudor
Diapente performs English Catholic motets written during the Tudor Reformation; including Byrd's Mass for Five Voices.