Performing Musician. Composer. Speaker. Producer.
Enriching and inspiring people's lives through music and performing arts
ABOUT
Martina Menichetti is a musician, composer, speaker and producer who loves bringing people together through music. Her genres range from pop, classical, folk/world and jazz to musical theatre and scenic improvisation, a reflection of her diverse background and creative curiosity as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer.
When performing under the stage name Authentica, she reimagines Luxembourg's folk music and stories, blending new arrangements and original compositions with Celtic and Mediterranean influences to create concerts that are full of vitality and warmth. The first Luxembourgish artist to perform at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, she released her debut album in 2025 to critical praise, supported by the Oeuvre stART-UP Fund. She is also supported by the Ministry of Culture and Kultur|LX Arts Council Luxembourg, and is a member of the European Folk Network.
She also creates interactive performances and workshops designed around the listener's experience, in projects that make music accessible and meaningful for all ages. Her collaborations span schools, cultural institutions and corporations, and her TEDx Talk conveys her message about music's power to connect, inspire and break barriers. She is a member of Rocklab and Assitej Luxembourg, and in 2025, she co-founded Famil, the federation of performing musicians in Luxembourg.
Born in Italy and raised in Luxembourg, Martina has also lived in Vienna, Maastricht and Munich, with formative experiences at the Vienna State Opera and Munich's concert halls between 2012 and 2018. For eight seasons from 2018 to 2026, she was a member of the Philharmonie Luxembourg's Education Department. She has worked across many facets of the stage: as a performer, composer, stage director, concert manager and producer. Fluent in seven languages, she holds diplomas in flute, piano and advanced music studies, as well as pedagogy and media & communication.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in:
German, English, Italian,
French, Luxembourgish
Conversational: Dutch, Spanish
Basic knowledge: Hungarian
INSTRUMENTS
Vocals
My vocal range is soprano / mezzo soprano, and I navigate different genres, including musical theatre, pop, jazz, and folk. My approach blends technique with storytelling, adapting to each style’s unique character.
Piano & Keyboards
The piano is my core expressive instrument and a key tool in my musical work. Through years of studying Bach, Mozart, and Chopin, to playing pop songs on request and grooving through jam sessions, the piano allows me to navigate artistic styles across all genres with flexibility and creativity.
Flutes, Whistles, Recorders & co.
I play a diverse collection of flutes and whistles, including the silver Boehm flute, Irish wooden D-flute, tin whistles, low whistles, recorders, ocarinas, Indian bansuri, bagpipes and more. I am always eager to explore the unique sound and texture that each instrument offers.
Violin
While not as extensive as my other instruments, I enjoy playing the violin, primarily in a fiddling style, and I continue to learn and experiment with its expressive energy.
Guitar & Ukulele
Both instruments play a key role in my arranging, songwriting, and accompaniment. I love playing guitar to add rhythm and depth to any song, while the ukulele is a lighthearted companion for everyday music-making, bringing joy and simplicity wherever I go.
Accordion
The family accordion, bought by my grandfather for my mother, has become a cherished instrument in my recordings since I’ve picked it up from time to time.
MARTINA'S WORK
Featured on TEDx
Watch the talk here:
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