Role

:

Ensemble

Genre

:

Chamber

 

Les Cornets Noirs is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music. The ensemble was founded in 2005 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The founding members of the ensemble were Jean-François Madeuf, Marc Wolff, and Jean-Christophe Frisch. Jean-François Madeuf is a French trumpet player who specializes in the performance of early music. He has performed with many of the leading early music ensembles in Europe, including Les Arts Florissants, La Petite Bande, and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. Marc Wolff is a French horn player who has also performed with many of the leading early music ensembles in Europe, including Les Arts Florissants and La Petite Bande. Jean-Christophe Frisch is a French recorder player who has performed with many of the leading early music ensembles in Europe, including Les Arts Florissants and La Petite Bande. The ensemble takes its name from the cornett, a wind instrument that was popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The cornett was used primarily as a solo instrument, but it was also used in ensembles to provide a high, clear sound that complemented the other instruments. The ensemble's repertoire includes music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as music from the early Classical period. Les Cornets Noirs has performed at many of the leading early music festivals in Europe, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Festival de Saintes in France, and the Tage Alter Musik in Regensburg, Germany. The ensemble has also performed at many of the leading concert halls in Europe, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, and the Wigmore Hall in London. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was its performance of the complete Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach. The ensemble performed the concertos over a period of three nights at the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht. The performances were widely praised for their virtuosity and musicality, and they helped to establish Les Cornets Noirs as one of the leading early music ensembles in Europe. Another highlight of the ensemble's career was its performance of the complete works of Michael Praetorius. The ensemble performed the works over a period of four nights at the Festival de Saintes in France. The performances were widely praised for their scholarship and musicality, and they helped to establish Les Cornets Noirs as one of the leading interpreters of early music in Europe. Les Cornets Noirs has also been recognized for its recordings. The ensemble's recording of the complete works of Michael Praetorius was awarded the Diapason d'Or, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world. The ensemble's recording of the complete Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach was also widely praised and helped to establish Les Cornets Noirs as one of the leading interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to its performances and recordings, Les Cornets Noirs is also committed to education and outreach. The ensemble has conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and it has also performed in schools and community centers to introduce audiences to the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. In conclusion, Les Cornets Noirs is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music.

More....