Le Concert Idéal

Le Concert Idéal is a vibrant French ensemble led by conductor and musicologist Olivier Fourés, specializing in Baroque music with a fresh, inventive twist. Known for breathing new life into historical repertoire, they blend scholarly rigor with playful creativity—think of them as time travelers with a modern flair. Their recent projects, like *Vivaldi, l’âge d’or* and *Les Saisons*, showcase their knack for reimagining classics through lush transcriptions and collaborations with star musicians like lutenist Thomas Dunford. Whether reviving obscure gems like Locatelli’s *Le fil d’Ariane* or adding shimmer to Bach and Vivaldi concertos (check out those dreamy string arrangements!), they turn centuries-old works into something that feels both timeless and totally now. Keep an ear out for their signature mix of precision, passion, and a dash of French elegance.

Genres

Folk

Classical

Chamber Music

Opera

Baroque

Orchestral Music

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Latest Release

Polyptyque

Marianne Piketty•

Le Concert Idéal

Album - 20 Tracks - Released April 18, 2025