Ensemble Inégal

Ensemble Inégal is a Prague-based vocal and instrumental group that’s become a powerhouse for reviving the vibrant sacred music of Czech Baroque composers, particularly the underrated genius Jan Dismas Zelenka. Founded in the late 1990s and led by conductor Adam Václav Michna (not to be confused with the 17th-century composer of the same name!), the ensemble blends scholarly rigor with emotionally charged performances. They’re best known for dusting off Zelenka’s elaborate masses, psalms, and litanies—like their recent recordings of *Missa Charitatis* and *Psalmi Vespertini*—and breathing fresh life into these intricate works with period instruments and crisp, dynamic vocals.

Alongside their Zelenka deep dives, Ensemble Inégal also champions other Central European Baroque treasures, from Samuel Capricornus’s dramatic sacred works to Adam Václav Michna’s lyrical devotional pieces (yes, they’ve even recorded Michna’s *The Czech Lute*!). Their collaborations with groups like the Prague Baroque Soloists highlight their knack for balancing intimacy with grandeur. For anyone obsessed with Baroque music’s hidden gems, Ensemble Inégal is like a time-traveling tour guide—passionate, precise, and full of surprises.

Genres

Choral

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Zelenka Te Deum Missa Eucharistica

Jan Dismas Zelenka•

Adam Viktora•

Ensemble Inégal

Album - 28 Tracks - Released February 6, 2024