the idea
Variability means liberty. Playing on authentic instruments the varied international chamber music ensemble 'La Chambre du Roi' around violinist Esther Visser (baroque violin, classical violin) uses this liberty to play the repertoire for different kind of genres of several eras - from baroque to early romantic music. The musicians who are invited to the various instrumentations are, like the violinist herself, internationally performing specialists in the historical performance practice. The invited artists are frequently part of ensembles such as La Petite Bande and the Combattimento Consort Amsterdam.
In the context of the International Young Artist’s Presentation the ensemble got elected as „Promising Ensemble 2011“ only shortly after the formation. Their musical work is completed and coached by Sigiswald Kuijken.
A special aim of the ensemble is the discovery of unknown music and it's performance while working as close to the original as possible. This work beeing so strongly connected with the historical source opens the possibility to experience a colorful and lively authentic performance practice – to be enjoyed by the ensemble as well as by the audience.