Les Kapsber'girls is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The group was founded in 2012 by four young women who shared a passion for early music and a desire to bring it to a wider audience. The founding members of the group were Claire-Lise Démettre (violin), Emmanuelle Guigues (violin), Marie van Rhijn (viola da gamba), and Juliette Guignard (theorbo). The name of the ensemble is a play on words, combining the name of the famous Baroque composer Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger with the word "girls" to reflect the fact that the group is made up entirely of female musicians. The name also reflects the group's playful and irreverent approach to music-making. Les Kapsber'girls quickly gained a reputation for their lively and engaging performances, which combined technical virtuosity with a sense of fun and spontaneity. The group's repertoire focuses on music from the Baroque period, with a particular emphasis on the works of Italian composers such as Vivaldi, Corelli, and Monteverdi. One of the highlights of the group's early career was their performance at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Pontoise in 2013. The festival is one of the most prestigious early music events in France, and Les Kapsber'girls were invited to perform alongside some of the most renowned Baroque musicians in the world. The group's performance was a huge success, and they received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Since then, Les Kapsber'girls have gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious early music festivals in Europe, including the Festival de Musique Ancienne de Saintes, the Festival de Musique Baroque de Versailles, and the Festival de Musique Baroque de Toulouse. They have also performed at major concert halls and opera houses throughout Europe, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Wigmore Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. One of the group's most memorable performances was their appearance at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Versailles in 2016. The festival is held in the magnificent Palace of Versailles, and Les Kapsber'girls were invited to perform in the palace's famous Hall of Mirrors. The group's performance was a triumph, with their lively and engaging playing filling the vast space with music. Les Kapsber'girls have also been recognized for their outstanding musicianship with a number of awards and accolades. In 2014, they were awarded the Prix des Musiciens at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Pontoise, which is awarded to the most promising young ensemble at the festival. The following year, they were awarded the Prix de la Critique at the Festival de Musique Ancienne de Saintes, which is awarded to the ensemble that receives the most positive reviews from critics. Despite their success, Les Kapsber'girls remain committed to their mission of bringing early music to a wider audience. They frequently perform in schools and community centers, and they have also released several recordings that showcase their unique approach to Baroque music. Their recordings have been praised for their technical excellence and their ability to capture the energy and spirit of their live performances. In conclusion, Les Kapsber'girls is a classical music ensemble that has made a name for itself with its lively and engaging performances of Baroque music.

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