Formed in 1993, Spirituoso have been acclaimed as vigorous, innovative, passionate, inspiring and 'spirituous' in their numerous appearances in the UK, Europe and South America. Spirituoso presents vivid and uplifting performances where the audiences' passions are stirred and moved. An impeccable technique and deep historical knowledge are allied to the utter expression of subtle emotions, resulting in a remarkable journey through the centuries embracing the Renaissance, Baroque & Pre-Classical periods.

Spirituoso was appointed Ensemble-in-Residence at the Handel House Museum in 2009, a position that was renewed in 2010. As such, they thrived as an ensemble by exploring a wide range of repertoire, including works by lesser known composers. They also promoted new compositions, working with contemporary composers, premièring ten new works specially composed for them. They produced many educational programmes in partnership with Handel House Museum and Wigmore Hall. Spirituoso now embarks in a new partnership as Associate Ensemble at the beautifully restored historical St George's Bloomsbury Church in London (World Monuments), where they shall extend their concert programming and educational activities including the organisation of Summer courses and workshops.

Amongst many TV and radio broadcastings, Spirituoso was featured in a documentary for Deutsche-Welle television, on the occasion of Handel's 300th anniversary celebrations in 2009 (http://www.spirituoso.co.uk/film.php). Apart from their regular busy schedule of concerts at Handel House, recent engagements include a concert at St Cecilia's Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Aug 2009), a concert during Dublin's Handel Festival (April 2009), concert in Tomar (Portugal) as guest ensemble in the Academia de Musica Antiga (Aug 2009), an educational project at the Wigmore Hall, featuring their programme Baroque Idol (March 2010), a joint programme with Mercurius celebrating Campra at St James's Piccadilly (April 2010) and the dramatised programme Dangerous Liaisons – Forbidden Love with guests Mary Collins (dance) and Erik Dippenaar (harpsichord) at St George's Bloomsbury (Nov 2011).

Future engagements include concerts throughout 2011 at St George's Bloomsbury, a tour of China and Europe in 2012 with 'Dangerous Liaisons – Forbidden Love', release of their début CD, and appearance as featured artists, performing and teaching masterclasses at the II International Early Music Symposium in São Paulo-Brazil (June 2011).

Spirituoso is proud to be joined by guest artists;
Mary Collins - Baroque Dance
Erik Dippenaar - harpsichord