Ensemble Tourbillon

Ensemble Tourbillon is a vibrant early music group specializing in Baroque repertoire, known for breathing fresh life into 17th and 18th-century works with their historically informed performances. Founded and led by oboist Patrick Beaugiraud, the ensemble thrives on rediscovering overlooked gems—like Johann David Heinichen’s Dresden concertos or the intricate viol pieces of Marin Marais—while also tackling big names like Zelenka with equal flair. Their recordings, including recent deep dives into Zelenka’s Italian arias and Domenico Maria Megli’s Vienna 1709 collection, showcase their knack for crisp articulation and playful spontaneity. With a rotating cast of top-tier period-instrument specialists, they balance scholarly rigor with a live-wire energy that makes centuries-old music feel freshly unwrapped. Whether reviving Johann Schmierer’s astrological suites or French court dances, Tourbillon’s performances are like time machines with a groove.