Introduction

Clavimerata can be recognized, among others, by the fact that it does not devote itself only to the traditional-classical or exclusively modern programme but is successfully occupied with performing of works from various musical periods and styles, with special care for researching the musical contents of the composition. The aesthetics of their performing surpasses ideological academic limitations, an exceptional originality and variety at the same time, however, enable them to research the sound colours and musical expressions also in combination with a singer, actor, percussion, accordion or double bass. An interesting selection of the programme of topmost artists makes possible a pleasant musical dialogue with the audience and excellent reactions at their concerts confirm it.

Clavimerata was established in 1997 under the name of Trio Mefisto. They improved their quality with acknowledged professors, such as Primož Lorenz, Primož Novšak, Henry Meyer, Martin Spangenberg, and reached an exceptional level in the field of the chamber art. They were awarded the first prize and gold medal at the competition of chamber groups >Lovec-Šček< in Koper. They also got the Students' Prešeren Prize for musical achievements. They have presented themselves to the Slovenian audience with numerous concerts and made guest appearances in Austria, Germany, France and Israel.

The ensemble is cooperating with renowned slovenian artists, such as: Darja Švajger, Eva Hren, Jaka Pucihar, Bojan Maroševič, Marko Hatlak, Darko Kovačič... and strives to widen the repertoire with new compositions written for them. They also devote themselves to performing baroque and classical works on original instruments of that time. They recorded for the Radio Slovenia, Radio Maribor and published on their own, edited two CD´s.

Trio Mefisto