Concerto Soave

Concerto Soave is an essential reference in the awakening of a baroque landscape all tense, virtuous, intimate.Roger Tellart, Classica.

Founded by Maria Cristina Kiehr and Jean-Marc Aymes over thirty years ago, Concerto Soave “dropped anchor” in Marseille in 2007, where it organizes, among other events, the Mars en Baroque festival.

A baroque music ensemble characterised by a “variable sweep” size, cultivating a unique poetic and sonic spirit, Concerto Soave has performed around the world at major festivals. It boasts a rich discography, regularly receiving international critical acclaim, which it continues to pursue in a spirit of discovery and curiosity.

Born to explore Italian music of the 17th century, it has for several years explored diverse fields, from cantatas to operas, duets to orchestras, as well as a repertoire spanning the entire Baroque period. It has also explored contemporary creation, as well as several forms of live performance (circus, theater, dance, etc.).

For the past two years, the ensemble has welcomed singer Romain Bockler, who shares artistic direction with Jean-Marc Aymes. In addition to the "handover" aspect, the presence of the baritone, particularly specialized in early Baroque singing, with special ornamentation, allows Concerto Soave to renew its artistic approach. There is no better proof of this than the triumphant performance of Monteverdi's Orfeo at the Marseille Opera, or the ensemble's latest recording of motets by André Campra and Nicolas Bernier (to be released by Ricercar – Outhere Music - in October 2025).