LE CONCERT DE LA REINE

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Reviving the forgotten masterpieces of 17th-century French and English music is the primary mission of The Concert of the Queen. Its musicians have chosen a very specific angle for this, blending voice and viols, particularly the dessus de viole (treble viol). This instrument, which was very popular in the 17th century, has a very distinctive tone and a wide variety of colors, providing a perfect canvas for voices to express their most intimate beauties. Many composers, including Locke, Dumont, Charpentier, and Marin Marais, wrote for this instrument. The Concert of the Queen aims to restore its former glory by offering poetic and accessible concerts for a wide audience.

Composed of former students of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, the ensemble was formed during Chloé de Guillebon's graduation concert. Both the repertoire and the desire to continue working together motivated them to create the ensemble. The name of the ensemble is a tribute to Queens Marie-Thérèse of Austria, wife of Louis XIV, and Anne of Brabant, wife of Charles II, for whom composers Dumont and Locke wrote respectively.

The Concert of the Queen is currently in residence at the Church of Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, where it works to rediscover and perform works composed for this former royal abbey.

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