Les Arts Florissants

Founded in 1979 by William Christie, Les Arts Florissants is one of the most renowned baroque music ensembles in the world.

Faithful to performance on period instruments, this ensemble - which takes its name from a small-scale opera by Marc-Antoine Charpentier - has played a pioneering role in bringing the European music of the 17th and 18th centuries, represented by Handel, Charpentier, Monteverdi, Rameau, Bach and Purcell, back to life. Today, Les Arts Florissants offers around one hundred concerts and performances each year on the most important French and international stages. A rich programme, supported by exceptional musicians from all over the world who interpret this repertoire under the conduction of William Christie and Paul Agnew... thus bringing to life this "Arts Flo style" that is recognisable among thousands.