The "List" of
Period Instrument
Performance Ensembles

  This site is organized into the following sections:

Introductory notes

• in english
• en français

Ensembles performing "early music" on period instruments (See table to the left.)

The Abbreviated PIPE List. Limited to ensemble names and cities/countries of origin. In addition, new PIPE List additions (up to 1 month old) as well as recommended ensembles are identified. Ideal CD shopping companion! Ensembles and EM websites recently added to the list are identified by the symbol.

Ensembles performing "early music" on a mixture of period and modern instruments

Ensembles performing "early music" (up through the classical period) on modern instruments

Soloists performing "early music" on period instruments

Period instrument/authentic performance recording labels

Period web links -- Miscellaneous websites associated with early music and "authentic" performance practice.

End notes

Before you leave, be sure to visit the PIPE List's sister web site!:

The "List" of Early Music Vocal Ensembles or "The EMVE List"

If you have ensemble information that you would like to see incorporated at this site, please send it to bleissa@comcast.net (alternatively send to info@gfhandel.org). Similarly, if you find mistakes or incomplete information at this site, please contact me. I will do my best to incorporate the following information -- as you see fit to "publicize":

• Ensemble name
  • Is there an interesting story or translation behind the ensemble's name?
• Ensemble conductor or director (music and/or artistic) names (include director's instrument -- where applicable)
• Ensemble's leader (where applicable)
• Year ensemble was formed.
• Description of the ensemble's artistic "mission". (e.g., " Authentic attention to chamber music of the 18th Century", or "Medieval instrumental music from the Iberian peninsula", etc...)
• WWW address (URL)
• Contact information (where applicable):
  • Postal address
  • Telephone number
  • FAX number
  • E-mail address
  • Performance management company (if applicable)
• "Home" city and country (if multinational, please make note of this.)
• Ensemble members
  • Members' names
  • Instruments played by each performer
• Concert schedule
• Discography

Special recognition (& thanks!) goes out to...

• Dr. Takayuki Masuda for his significant help in augmenting this list.
• Denis Grenier for his numerous contributions and his translation of the PIPE List introduction into French.
• Patrice Connelly and Hilary Rhodes for their Australian contributions.
• Michele Kohler for her detailed comments and expert counsel.
• Jacques Beaudoin for his French linguistic assistance.
• Jaakko Tuohiniemi for his Finnish (and other Scandinavian) additions.
• Predrag Gosta for Yugoslav ensembles.
• Raphi Biran for his support!
• Larry Clark for his enthusiasm and assistance.
• Benoit Duffau for his valued French ensemble additions.
• Stefano Aresi for his assistance with Italian ensembles.
• Dave Lampson for all his assistance.

• Additional early music ensemble/performer information can be found at Todd McComb's Early Music FAQ website and Roger Peters's "Overview of Period Instrument CDs".

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