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Les Amis de Philippe is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1991 by Ludger Rémy, a German harpsichordist and conductor. The ensemble is named after Philippe Emmanuel Bach, the second son of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was a prominent composer and musician during the Classical period. The founding of Les Amis de Philippe was inspired by Rémy's passion for Baroque music and his desire to create an ensemble that would specialize in performing music from the Baroque era. The ensemble's main focus is on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, including Georg Philipp Telemann, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi. The ensemble's main members are Ludger Rémy, who serves as the artistic director and conductor, and a group of highly skilled musicians who specialize in playing Baroque instruments such as the harpsichord, violin, viola, cello, and flute. The ensemble's members are all highly trained and experienced musicians who have performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. Over the years, Les Amis de Philippe has become known for its exceptional performances of Baroque music, and the ensemble has received numerous awards and accolades for its work. One of the ensemble's most notable achievements was winning the prestigious Echo Klassik award in 2009 for its recording of Telemann's "Tafelmusik." Les Amis de Philippe has also performed at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals and concert halls, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The ensemble has collaborated with some of the world's leading soloists, including the violinist Rachel Podger and the countertenor Andreas Scholl. One of the highlights of Les Amis de Philippe's career was its performance of Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" at the Salzburg Festival in 2010. The performance was widely praised for its emotional intensity and the ensemble's exceptional musicianship. The ensemble has also recorded several highly acclaimed albums, including "Bach: The Art of Fugue" and "Telemann: Tafelmusik." Les Amis de Philippe continues to be one of the world's leading ensembles specializing in Baroque music, and the ensemble's performances and recordings are highly regarded by critics and audiences alike. The ensemble's dedication to the music of the Baroque era and its commitment to excellence have made it a true treasure of the classical music world.

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