From its debut in 2014, Ensemble Molière has gained a reputation as a superb early music ensemble. A distinctive combination of instruments provides memorable and creative programmes from the repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, all performed on historical instruments. The ensemble was selected as the first-ever Radio 3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble in October 2021, a scheme run in partnership by BBC Radio 3, the National Centre for Early Music and the Royal College of Music. They have performed throughout the UK and Europe, including concerts at the Buxton International Festival, Beverley Early Music Festival, Lammermuir Festival, MA Festival Fringe in Bruges and Festival Oude Muziek Fringe in Utrecht.

Early Music Reviews comments that ‘Ensemble Molière are clearly totally absorbed into the French Baroque style of performing, their eloquent playing revealing the sensitivities and bon goût that the genre demands.’ Their recent recording of music written for the court of Louis XIV demonstrates that ‘… they have a good feeling for the French style. They have understood that elegance and restraint were two important hallmarks of music performed at Louis’s court’ MusicWeb 2024.

Ensemble Molière present their programme ‘Hidden Gems’ – a diverse, beautiful and rarely heard collection of 17th and 18th century French baroque chamber music. The ensemble explores a variety of different sound worlds, from an unusual and rich bass duet by Corrette, a boisterous overture from Collin de Blamont and stylish pièces de clavecin by Duphly.

Discover a whole host of music to add to your playlist in this latest instalment from Ensemble Molière.

Flavia Hirte (flute), Alice Earll (violin), Catriona McDermid (bassoon), Kate Conway (viola da gamba), Satoko Doi-Luck (harpsichord)

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