Instrumental Ensembles

Description: Over a century ago, a completely new repertoire appeared, that of the work for instrumental ensemble. Situated halfway between chamber music and the large orchestra, capable of bending, like the former, to the most precise detail and, like the latter, possessing a uniformity of colour, the young ensemble, born in a time of austerity (already!) amidst great conflict, had to grow far beyond its initial promises. Dedicated ensembles, such as the famous Intercontemporain Ensemble and its numerous international equivalents, have now excelled in the defense of this repertoire both on stage and on recordings, of which we offer you a carefully chosen selection.