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Hexperos is an Italian duo founded in 2004 by Alessandra Santovito (soprano voice, flute) and Francesco Forgione (double bass, cello, bardic harp, viola da gamba, percussions bouzouky, hammer dulcimer and keyboard).
Their line up consists of various talented musicians such as the violinists Domenico Mancini and Alessandro Pensa, the harpist Francesca Romana Di Nicola, the percussionist Francesco Savoretti, Paolo Di Nicola at the uilleann pipes, Simone Ranieri at the acustic guitar, the Stella Maris Children's choir directed by Paola Stivaletta, Michele Cinquina at the Tiorba and bassoonist Manuel Manzitti.
Their albums often feature ancient instruments such as medieval flute, hammer dulcimer and Appalachian dulcimer played by Alessandra and Francesco.
Thanks to her countless experiences, Alessandra can sing in various ways, so that her voice, like their music and her lyrics, ranges from the Mediterranean style to the north European one, from the ancient genre to the modern one. Much importance is given to the lyrics of the songs and often you can find significant quotes or passages transposed into music.
Francesco is in charge of recording and mixing each song too: he takes care of every step during the realization of Hexperos's albums. His love for ancient and modern music is mirrored in his compositions and arrangements.
The name Hexperos comes from Hesperides and Hesperos, which is the name of the first star that appears at twilight. This is also the favourite star of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. The Hesperides are nymphs who tend to a tree with golden apples and they sing with sweet voices.