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Le Concert d'Astrée Choir is a French classical music ensemble that specializes in Baroque music. The choir was founded in 2000 by Emmanuelle Haïm, a French harpsichordist and conductor. The ensemble is named after the opera L'astrée by Jean de La Fontaine, which tells the story of a shepherdess named Astrée who is courted by a number of suitors. Emmanuelle Haïm was born in Paris in 1967 and began studying the piano at a young age. She later switched to the harpsichord and studied with the renowned French harpsichordist Kenneth Gilbert. Haïm quickly established herself as a talented musician and began performing with a number of Baroque music ensembles in France and abroad. In 2000, Haïm founded Le Concert d'Astrée Choir with the aim of exploring the rich repertoire of Baroque music. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and innovative interpretations of Baroque music. The choir is made up of a group of talented singers and instrumentalists who are dedicated to bringing the music of the Baroque era to life. One of the highlights of Le Concert d'Astrée Choir's early career was their performance of Handel's Messiah at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in 2001. The performance was widely praised for its energy and passion, and helped to establish the choir as one of the leading Baroque music ensembles in France. Over the years, Le Concert d'Astrée Choir has performed at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals and concert halls. They have collaborated with a number of renowned soloists, including mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and countertenor Philippe Jaroussky. In 2008, Le Concert d'Astrée Choir was awarded the prestigious Victoires de la Musique Classique award for Best Ensemble. The award was a testament to the choir's dedication to excellence and their commitment to bringing the music of the Baroque era to a wider audience. One of the choir's most memorable performances was their 2012 production of Handel's Giulio Cesare at the Opéra de Paris. The production was directed by Laurent Pelly and featured a star-studded cast, including mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and countertenor Philippe Jaroussky. The production was widely praised for its innovative staging and powerful performances, and helped to cement Le Concert d'Astrée Choir's reputation as one of the leading Baroque music ensembles in the world. In addition to their performances, Le Concert d'Astrée Choir has also recorded a number of critically acclaimed albums. Their 2008 recording of Handel's Messiah, conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm, was widely praised for its energy and passion. The choir's 2014 recording of Rameau's Les Indes Galantes was also highly acclaimed, and helped to introduce the music of the French Baroque composer to a wider audience. Today, Le Concert d'Astrée Choir continues to be one of the leading Baroque music ensembles in the world. They are dedicated to exploring the rich repertoire of Baroque music and bringing it to life for modern audiences. With their passion, energy, and commitment to excellence, Le Concert d'Astrée Choir is sure to continue delighting audiences for years to come.

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