Gunar Letzbor

Gunar Letzbor is an Austrian Baroque violinist and conductor who’s become a torchbearer for reviving Austria’s rich 17th- and 18th-century musical heritage. As the artistic director of ensemble Ars Antiqua Austria, he’s spent decades digging into overlooked gems by composers like Biber, Schmelzer, and Aumann, often performing on period instruments to nail that authentic Baroque vibe. Letzbor’s recordings, like his fiery *Biber: Violin Sonatas* or the atmospheric *Chamber Music in the Abbey of St. Florian*, showcase his knack for blending scholarly precision with raw emotional punch. He’s got a soft spot for sacred and festive works too, as seen in projects like *Festive Masses for Lambach Abbey* or *Aumann: Oratorium de Passione Domini*, often recorded in historic Austrian abbeys to match the music’s original spirit. Whether he’s tearing through Telemann’s solo fantasias or unearthing rare cantatas, Letzbor’s work feels like a time machine to Austria’s lavish musical past—no powdered wig required.

Genres

Chamber Music

Classical

Baroque

Early Music

Renaissance

Violin

Historical Performance

Period Performance

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Latest Release

Die Musikalische Fechtschul’ (1668): Fechtschule

Ars Antiqua Austria•

Gunar Letzbor

Single - Released February 7, 2025