Michi Gaigg

Michi Gaigg is a renowned Austrian conductor and violinist, best known for founding and leading the L'Orfeo Barockorchester, an internationally acclaimed ensemble specializing in early music. She established her first orchestra, L'Arpa Festante, in Munich in 1983 and led it for 12 years. After moving to Austria, she co-founded L'Orfeo Barockorchester in 1996 with Carin van Heerden. The ensemble is celebrated for its diverse musical synergies and spirited performances, featuring musicians from several European countries. Gaigg's musical journey was influenced by her studies with Nikolaus Harnoncourt at the Salzburg Mozarteum, where she developed a deep appreciation for historical performance practices. Her repertoire includes a wide range of baroque and classical music, with recent releases featuring works by Haydn, Schubert, Rameau, Mozart, and Mendelssohn.

Gaigg's approach to music is characterized by a strong sense of continuity and dynamics within the ensemble, creating a unique and recognizable style. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the family-like bond among the musicians, which has been crucial to the orchestra's success over the years. Gaigg also values working with singers and has developed projects that highlight the beauty of human voices in baroque music. Her career reflects a passion for both conducting and playing, with a focus on bringing historical music to life with contemporary energy.

Genres

Classical

Baroque

Opera

Choral

Chamber Music

Early Music

Renaissance

Historical Performance

Period Performance

Viennese Classical

Latest Release

Haydn: L'incontro improvviso, Hob. XXVIII:6

Joseph Haydn•

L'Orfeo Barockorchester•

Michi Gaigg

Album - 40 Tracks - Released May 23, 2023