PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
Explore a selection of Martina's creative work, from past collaborations and productions to ongoing projects that bring music, culture, and storytelling to life.
The Art of Baking a Song: a Journey of Creativity
TEDx Talk
In her performance-talk, musician Martina Menichetti, stage name “Authentica”, sheds light on the creative process of songwriting by breaking down the ingredients of different genres. Her exploration extends beyond music, highlighting a playful and universal approach to creativity, and emphasizing the power of collective music-making to foster connections that transcend cultural barriers.
November 2023 at TEDx Luxembourg City
Watch the performance:
Dynamic folk songs & dances
Authentica
Authentica's energetic folk fusion music serves as a cultural bridge, introducing Luxembourg’s folk music to international audiences. Here, Martina explores ancient tunes, stories and legends with a contemporary perspective and the skillful use of various languages. Her sound is influenced by Celtic, Latin, and Mediterranean music, vibrating with powerful vocals, flutes, keyboards, guitars, and percussion. Watch the official music video of the song "Call of the Night":
Concert for kids
Le Lac de Cristal
with the LGT Young Soloists
A musical tale with young soloists
Philharmonie Luxembourg,
December 2023
Concert presenting
Bringing dynamic energy and musicality to the stage, presenting with orchestras and ensembles to create captivating concerts that blend storytelling with musical enjoyment and interactive moments for the audience.
Orchestra concerts:
- Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
- "Dänz aus Galanta" - on Kodaly's Dances from Galanta
- Dvorak: 9th Symphony
- Carmen Suites
- Brahms 1st Symphony
- Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
- and more
Philharmonie Luxembourg Productions
Concert & livestreamed show for kids
Die Schottische
An adventurous and musical journey for children from 6 years old, around Mendelssohn's "Scottish" Symphony narrated by Martina Menichetti with the Luxembourg Philharmonic
Production Philharmonie Luxembourg, 2021
Watch the livestreamed concert:
A Singalong project for schools
Lëtz Sang!
“Lëtz sang!” is a national initiative that invites primary school students and teachers to explore the world singing. The program culminates in a performance with the Luxembourg Philharmonic, with support from teacher trainings, video tutorials, and workshops to integrate singing into the daily routine.
Concept, choir leading, workshops, moderation and video tutorials by Martina Menichetti
A Philharmonie Luxembourg Production, 2025
Sing along with the songs here:
Workshop
The Sounds of the Flutes
Workshops, lessons and presentations about
World music and traditional music from Celtic areas like Ireland, Scotland, Bretagne (France), Galicia (Spain)
Suitable for beginning, intermediate and advanced players
Subjects:
Getting to know all kinds of flutes from all over the world
Learning basic and advanced instrumental techniques
Active listening
Bands, groups and historical aspects that shaped the styles
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Music workshops
in schools
Showing music instruments and giving introductory lessons in music playing, theory and history
PAST PROJECTS
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Luxembourg 2014
Castle Esch-Sauer and Castle Beaufort
Medieval Concerts
with children
School project with an elementary school class. Playing music from the middle-ages in medieval clothing in some of the oldest castles in Luxembourg.
With flutes, violin, guitar, drums and singing.
Repertoire research, arrangements and concert leading by Martina Menichetti
Watch the video:
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Munich 2014-2018
Oper in Schulen
Director: Martina Menichetti
Opera for children touring elementary schools
Operas:
"Die Zauberflöte" von W.A.Mozart
"La Serva Padrona" by G.B. Pergolesi
"Hänsel und Gretel" von E. Humperdinck
Produced by "Voilà! Opera!" e.V.
Conductor: Stellario Fagone
Production Manager: Maria Czeiler
Graz 2013/2014
Director, stage and lighting designer:
Martina Menichetti
Opera: "Actéon"
composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
conducted by Dario Luisi
Produced by Junge Musikschaffende
in cooperation with Musica Coeli
and Young Muse theatre festival
Stage design: M.M. / Zangger+Zangger / Radkohl Creation
Lighting design: M.M. / Antonia Zangger
Cosume design: Anna van de Woestijne
Production Manager: Antonia Zangger
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Vienna & Gmunden 2013
Opera: Cosi' fan tutte
Director: Martina Menichetti
Conductor: Juan Sebastian Acosta
Opera by W. A. Mozart
Orchestra of the Technical University Vienna
Performance at the
"Salzkammergut Festwochen Gmunden" (Austria)
Vienna State Opera 2012
Assistant-director (internship)
Opera: "Alceste"
composed by Chr. W. Gluck
Director: Christof Loy
Conductor: Ivor Bolton
Freiburger Barockorchester
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Vienna 2013
Award Ceremony Event
Event: Ceremony of honorary doctorate award to scientist and author Carl Djerassi
by the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Assistant-director and event performer
in the role of "Lady Brasenose"
Volksoper Vienna 2013
Assistant-director (internship)
Operetta: "Frau Luna"
composed by Paul Lincke
Director: Peter Lund
Conductor: Gerrit Prießnitz
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Lehár Festival Bad Ischl 2015
Assistant-director and stage manager
Musical: "My Fair Lady"
by Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe
Director: Isabella Gregor
Conductor: László Gyükér
Choreography: Mandy Garbrecht
Lehár Festival Bad Ischl 2012
Assistant-director, stage manager,
press and production assistant
Operetta:
"Der Vogelhändler"
composed by Carl Zeller
Director: Isabella Gregor
Conductor: Oliver Ostermann
Choreography: Mandy Garbrecht
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Concerts
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In concert with Carlos Núñez
and Dan Ar Braz
at "Zeltik Dudelange" - Luxembourg 2012
and at "Nuit Celtique d'Attert" - Belgium 2006
In concert with
Zero Point 5
Rock/Pop/Country Band from Luxembourg
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In concert with
Dullemajik
Luxembourgish Folk group
2007 - 2009
In concert with
Anxo Lorenzo
at "Nuit Celtique d'Attert" - Belgium 2011
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Classical Concerts
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In concert with
Ensemble Krisper
Viennese chamber music ensemble
Concert in Rosazzo (Italy) in 2014
In concert with the
TU Orchestra
at Musikverein Vienna
Vienna 2013
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Cosi' fan tutte
Orchestra of the Konservatorium Wien
Opera Production 2013
at Muth - Musik und Theater
Konzertsaal der Wiener Sängerknaben
Chamber Music concerts
in Maastricht, 2009-2011
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In concert with
Imara Thomas - soprano
in and around Maastricht, 2010-2011
In concert with
Harmonie Municipale
d'Esch-Alzette
Member since 1998
Concerts at the Philharmonie Luxembourg and throughout Luxembourg and the surrounding region (France, Germany, Belgium)
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Maastricht 2011
Little Shop of Horrors
in the role of the evil Orin Scrivello
Produced by Kumulus Maastricht
Esch-Alzette, Luxembourg 2008/09
Heiße Ecke - Das St.Pauli Musical
Produced by Cabaret Geoghelli
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