La Serenissima Limited
La Serenissima Limited is a UK nonprofit organisation and registered charity (number 1154940) dedicated to advancing public education in historically informed musical performance, with a focus on 18th-century Venetian and Northern Italian repertoire. Founded as a private company limited by guarantee in 2013[^1], the organisation specialises in researching, performing, and promoting Baroque music, particularly works by Antonio Vivaldi and lesser-known composers such as Attilio Ariosti and Giuseppe Zavateri[^2][^3].

Activities and Mission
The group operates through concerts, recitals, lectures, and publications, using performing editions derived from its own research[^4]. Its mission emphasises unearthing neglected compositions and presenting them through world-class performances aimed at engaging both classical music enthusiasts and broader audiences[^5]. La Serenissima has been recognised for its role in Italian cultural promotion through a partnership with the Italian Embassy in the UK[^6].

Artistic Approach
La Serenissima distinguishes itself through exclusive reliance on historically informed performance practices, including period instruments and scholarly research into original scores[^7]. The ensemble has been praised for revealing the "gravitas, innovation, and profound seriousness" of obscure Baroque works, drawing comparisons to 20th-century compositions in their emotional impact[^8].

[^1]: Incorporated as a private company limited by guarantee on 22 January 2013 (Companies House).
[^2]: Focus on Venetian and related composers stated on official website.
[^3]: Cited composers include Ariosti and Zavateri (www.laserenissima.co.uk).
[^4]: Performances use self-researched editions (charity objectives).
[^5]: Mission to engage broader audiences described in "Support Us" section.
[^6]: Italian Embassy partnership noted in charity documentation.
[^7]: Historical performance practices central to activities (charity objectives).
[^8]: Critical acclaim quoted from supporter testimonial.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5039678 [2] https://www.laserenissima.co.uk [3] https://www.laserenissima.co.uk/support-us/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5039678/contact-information [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08370390