Les Esprits Animaux

Animal spirits is a philosophical term used in the baroque period, which defines a certain kind of subtle stream that runs through the bodies of human beings and is able to affect their soul and ignite their emotions. 
     Coming from three different continents, and representing new generations of historically informed performers, the members of the baroque band Les Esprits Animaux want to have the same effect in their audience. Through an informed preparation of our programs and very dynamic concert presentations, we intend to create a bond with the listener, to find ways to tell stories set to music some hundreds of years ago to the society of the 21st century. 
     Energy, vitality, virtuosity and imagination are some of the terms which critics have used to define the ensemble. Our goal is to move the emotions and affect the souls of human beings through a music that was composed not only to be heard, but to be lived.