Freiburger Barockorchester

Bio

The Freiburger Barockorchester (Freiburg Baroque Orchestra) is a German period-instrument ensemble founded in 1987 in Freiburg im Breisgau. The orchestra performs music from the Baroque and Classical eras on historically informed instruments and has become one of the leading ensembles in its field. Under artistic directors such as Thomas Hengelbrock and Gottfried von der Goltz, the orchestra has recorded extensively for labels including Harmonia Mundi and Archiv Produktion. Its repertoire spans orchestral works, concertos, and operas by composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Mozart. The ensemble regularly appears at major European festivals and concert halls and maintains an active touring schedule throughout the world. Its recordings have received critical acclaim for both technical precision and stylistic authenticity.