Its repertoire encompasses instrumental and vocal music ranging from the Renaissance to the early Baroque, performed according to strict philological canons, but without compromising its ability to comunicate with the present. The Accademia has performed extensively in Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and Germany and has been invited to several international festivals where it has always met with widespread critical acclaim.

The members of the Accademia are all renowned specialists in ancient music and have worked together with some of the most famous European ensembles, such as Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Hesperion XX, il Giardino Armonico, la Reverdie, I Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca and others. Since 1991 Alberto Rasi has been the groupís musical director: the ensemble is currently composed of consort of violas, who are joined by guest artists who are invited to partake in larger projects. The Accademia Strumentale works regularly with RTSI (Radio Televisione della Svizzera Italiana).