Sylvain Bergeron

Sylvain Bergeron is a Canadian lutenist and early music specialist known for his lush, historically informed performances of Renaissance, Baroque, and traditional folk repertoires. A founding member of the medieval music ensemble La Nef, he’s spent decades reviving obscure gems and weaving cross-cultural connections—like blending 17th-century French court airs with Acadian folk tunes in projects such as *De la cour de Louis XIV à Shippagan!*. His nimble lute and theorbo work grace recordings of composers like Giovanni Platti and Eugène Jancourt, often collaborating with ensembles and vocalists to breathe life into forgotten manuscripts.

Bergeron’s projects balance scholarly rigor with playful curiosity, whether reconstructing the *Livre de luth de Gioseppe Antonio Doni* or crafting seasonal narratives like *Sacrum Mysterium (A Celtic Christmas Vespers)*. A champion of both refined art music and earthy traditional melodies, he’s become a bridge between conservatory precision and the raw storytelling of folk traditions, all delivered with the warmth of someone who truly loves sharing music’s hidden stories.

Genres

Medieval

Celtic

Latest Release

De la cour de Louis XIV à Shippagan! Chants traditionnels acadiens et airs de cour du XVIIe siècle

Suzie LeBlanc•

Sylvain Bergeron

Album - 13 Tracks - Released March 18, 2022