Les Musiciens du Louvre (literally The Musicians of the Louvre) is a French… Read Full Bio ↴Les Musiciens du Louvre (literally The Musicians of the Louvre) is a French period instrument ensemble, formed in 1982. Originally based in Paris, since 1996 it has been based in the Couvent des Minimes in Grenoble. The Guardian considers it one of the best orchestras in the world.
Founded by Marc Minkowski in 1982, the ensemble was originally based in Paris. From 1987 it gained an international reputation as one of the best Baroque and classical ensembles. It has also made successful forays into the works of Offenbach, Berlioz and Bizet. In 1992 it inaugurated the Baroque music festival at the Palace of Versailles with Armide by Gluck, then in 1993 took part in the inauguration of the Opéra Nouvel de Lyon with Phaëton by Lully. 1993 also saw it win a Gramophone Award for Best Baroque Vocal Recording for its recording of San Giovanni Battista by Stradella. On its move to Grenoble in 1996 it merged with the Ensemble instrumental de Grenoble.
In 1999, the ensemble collaborated with photographer William Klein on Messiah, a film performance of Handel's celebrated oratorio with accompanying photographs and filmed images shot or assembled by director.
In 2004, on the reopening of the Maison de la Culture de Grenoble (renamed MC2) Les Musiciens du Louvre set up an 'atelier de création'. In 2005 they were the first French ensemble invited to play at the Salzburg Festival (Mitridate, reprised in the Mozart complete works festival in 2006). In 2005, Marc Minkowski decided to set up the Atelier des musiciens du louvre, a workshop aiming to increase partnership with regional artists and cultural figures and to increase public access to the orchestra's concerts via teaching and education projects, especially to the young.
Founded by Marc Minkowski in 1982, the ensemble was originally based in Paris. From 1987 it gained an international reputation as one of the best Baroque and classical ensembles. It has also made successful forays into the works of Offenbach, Berlioz and Bizet. In 1992 it inaugurated the Baroque music festival at the Palace of Versailles with Armide by Gluck, then in 1993 took part in the inauguration of the Opéra Nouvel de Lyon with Phaëton by Lully. 1993 also saw it win a Gramophone Award for Best Baroque Vocal Recording for its recording of San Giovanni Battista by Stradella. On its move to Grenoble in 1996 it merged with the Ensemble instrumental de Grenoble.
In 1999, the ensemble collaborated with photographer William Klein on Messiah, a film performance of Handel's celebrated oratorio with accompanying photographs and filmed images shot or assembled by director.
In 2004, on the reopening of the Maison de la Culture de Grenoble (renamed MC2) Les Musiciens du Louvre set up an 'atelier de création'. In 2005 they were the first French ensemble invited to play at the Salzburg Festival (Mitridate, reprised in the Mozart complete works festival in 2006). In 2005, Marc Minkowski decided to set up the Atelier des musiciens du louvre, a workshop aiming to increase partnership with regional artists and cultural figures and to increase public access to the orchestra's concerts via teaching and education projects, especially to the young.
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Overture
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bearlauch
Rameau is alive now through Mr. Marc Minkowski. i love the musical humor of Mr. Minko. he is so brilliant and exciting. i love him so much, i thank you Marc Minkowski
Stefan D.
Minkowski and Rameau: a perfect combination!
Marie Josee Meheux
Trop beau, quelle énergie, quelle belle enthousiasme. Quel feu d'artifice.
J'adore, trop bien.
Bedene Rexhepaj
The Best performance!!! I love conductor Marc Minkowski!!! He is Great!!! Thank you!!!
bearlauch
Rameau is alive through Marc Minkowski! i thank you for your work very much. you are the gift for us. ich liebe Marc Minkowski.
monsieur1jourdain
Ce chef est un peu extrême dans ses tempi, mais ses musiciens sont toujours excellents et bien dirigés. J'adore !
olimpiarl
my favorite opera of all times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bedene Rexhepaj
Great performance!! Great orchestra!! Marc Minkowski's the Best... conductor...!! Thank you!!!
Marc Stoudmann
Fabuleux, magnifique! Merci beaucoup!
Bedene Rexhepaj
Magnificat!!! Thank you Maestro Minkowski!!! Thank you!!!