The beauty of the texts and their multiplicity of meanings were the reasons for countless musical settings of the Song of Songs of Solomon. In selecting this programme, Movimento have limited thelselves to German composers of the 17th and 18th centuries, and had to dispense with a great deal of wonderful music. Movimento was formed in 1992 with the intention of emphasising the beauty, clarity and profundity of ancient music and conveying these emotions to their audiences. The ensemble is characterised by the compelling link between instrumental singing and vocal playing. Movimento’s special approach has met with great acclaim at many European festivals and numerous concerts in Germany and abroad.