The Early Music Ensemble “Codex” was founded in 1996, comprised of professors and students from the Music Faculty of “Transilvania” University in Brașov. The ensemble’s primary goal is the interpretation of European classical music from the 15th to the 19th centuries, using period instruments and following the theoretical sources of those times.
The ensemble also focuses on researching classical music from Transylvania and Eastern Europe, as well as European sources related to this region. The members have refined their skills in Baroque performance practice through masterclasses in major European music centers such as Innsbruck, Utrecht, Karlsruhe, Basel, and Budapest.
They have performed numerous concerts both nationally and internationally. In recent years, their focus has shifted to music from Transylvania and Eastern Europe, drawing from important manuscripts such as the Cajoni Codex, the Manuscript of Sfântu Gheorghe, Stephanus Martonffy’s manuscript, the Vietoris Manuscript, and the Levoča manuscript.
Their unique performance style resonates with the modern audience, showcasing a wide range of emotions. Some of their most significant performances have taken place at festivals like the Early Music Festival in Miercurea Ciuc, the Valley of Arts Festival in Hungary, the George Enescu International Festival, the Bucharest Early Music Festival, and the International Chamber Music Festival in Brașov. They have also performed at prestigious festivals in Hungary, France, Italy, and Portugal.
This year, the ensemble was honored with the Hungarian Heritage Award – “Magyar Örökség díj.”
The “Codex” Ensemble frequently performs pieces from the Cajoni Codex, one of their primary sources, striving to rediscover the meaning and spirit of these works and to present them in an engaging way to modern audiences.
Their concert at the Weaver’s Bastion promises to be an immersive experience, blending historical sounds with the medieval atmosphere of the venue.We warmly invite you to join us at this unique concert!
The concert proposed by the “Codex” Ensemble reflects the multiculturalism and the highly diverse range of musical genres present in Transylvanian cultural life during the 17th century. This year marks the 395th anniversary of the birth of this remarkable figure, providing an excellent reason for the Brașov Early Music Festival to feature a musical tribute dedicated to this multifaceted personality.