Musica Secreta

Early Music Ensemble Specializing in Renaissance Polyphony

Musica Secreta is an early music ensemble that specializes in the performance of music from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, with a particular focus on works composed by women or for female performers. Founded in 1990 by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras, the group has become known for its scholarly approach to musicology and performance practice, as well as for bringing to light previously neglected or forgotten repertoire. Musica Secreta's members are professional singers and instrumentalists who often collaborate with researchers to create historically informed performances that aim to reflect the soundscapes of the periods they explore.