Concerto Köln

The renowned early-music ensemble performs works by Telemann, Mrs Philarmonica, J. S. Bach, Giuseppe Sammartini, and Handel, plus a very special rendition of Vivaldi’s double concerto for two violins, featuring violinist extraordinaire Shunske Sato and eminent recorder player Max Volbers in his Carnegie Hall debut. Concerto Köln has described this repertoire as “a tapestry of baroque brilliance,” and their distinguished collaborators make this program something truly unique.

Passionate music-making and an unwavering curiosity for the unknown are the hallmarks of Concerto Köln. For almost 40 years the orchestra has been counted among the leading ensembles in historic performance practice, thanks to its distinctive sound. Deeply rooted in Cologne’s musical life while regularly appearing in the world’s great music capitals and at prestigious festivals, Concerto Köln stands for outstanding interpretations of early music.