Les Arts Florissants is a renowned baroque ensemble dedicated to the performance and revitalization of Early Music, particularly French baroque music. Founded in 1979 by conductor William Christie, the ensemble is named after a short ballet by composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. With a focus on historically informed performance practices, Les Arts Florissants has played a pivotal role in reintroducing 17th and 18th-century music to modern audiences. Their repertoire spans a variety of baroque and classical works, including those of Charpentier, Rameau, Lully, Couperin, Handel, Haydn, and Monteverdi.

The ensemble’s prolific performance schedule includes operas, chamber music, and orchestral concerts. Alongside vibrant live performances, Les Arts Florissants boasts a rich discography that reflects their artistic versatility and scholarly precision. Their most recent projects encompass a diverse selection of works such as Schütz's "Italian Madrigals," Haydn’s "Paris Symphonies," and "Violin Concerto No. 1," a dramatic rendition of Gesualdo's "Tenebræ Responsoria," and an evocative live recording of Rameau's opera "Platée." Through their critically acclaimed recordings and enthralling interpretations, Les Arts Florissants continue to make a profound impact on the world of classical music, engaging listeners and preserving the splendid legacy of the baroque era.

Genres

Baroque Ensemble

Classical Performance

Historically Informed Performance

Musique Ancienne

Related Artists

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Collegium Vocale Gent

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George Frideric Handel

Antonio Vivaldi

Henry Purcell

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Freiburger Barockorchester

Claudio Monteverdi

Concerto Köln

Latest Release

Les Musiques de Molière

Les Arts Florissants•

William Christie

Album - 18 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024