La Petite Bande is a celebrated baroque orchestra known for its authentic and spirited performances of early music. Founded in 1972 by Belgian violinist and conductor Sigiswald Kuijken, the ensemble picked its evocative name from Lully's "Petite Bande," denoting the small group of musicians who played at the court of Louis XIV. Known for eschewing anachronistic performance styles and instruments, La Petite Bande focuses on rendering historically informed interpretations of 17th and 18th-century music, notably the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Georg Philipp Telemann.

With a discography rich in seminal baroque and classical works, La Petite Bande has earned its place in the hearts of early music enthusiasts across the globe. Their recent releases include J.S. Bach's "Cembaloconcerts," capturing the intricacies of his harpsichord concertos, and a live performance of Mozart's opera "Così fan tutte," showcasing their dynamic operatic capacity. Their dedication to the craft is further evidenced by releases like "Kantaten im Januar," which contributes to their expansive collection of Bach cantata recordings, and "Telemann: Trumpet & Horn Concertos," demonstrating the ensemble's versatility and technical proficiency. As they celebrated their founder Sigiswald Kuijken's 70th anniversary with a special edition release, La Petite Bande continues to be a torchbearer for the exquisite performance of early music.

Genres

Baroque Ensemble

Classical Performance

Historically Informed Performance

Related Artists

Freiburger Barockorchester

Academy of Ancient Music

The English Concert

Collegium Vocale Gent

Concerto Köln

Il Giardino Armonico

Les Arts Florissants

John Eliot Gardiner

Philippe Herreweghe

Ton Koopman

Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Latest Release

J.S. Bach: Cembaloconcerts, Vol. 1

Johann Sebastian Bach•

La Petite Bande•

Sigiswald Kuijken

Album - 12 Tracks - Released September 16, 2022