Main-Barockorchester Frankfurt

German Baroque Orchestra

Main-Barockorchester Frankfurt is a period instrument ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music in a historically informed style. The orchestra is based in Frankfurt, Germany, and is known for its interpretations of 17th and 18th-century music, using instruments and performance techniques appropriate to the era in which the music was composed. The ensemble often collaborates with choirs and soloists to present works ranging from lesser-known compositions to the masterpieces of composers such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. Their performances are characterized by a commitment to the authentic expression of Baroque music, aiming to recreate the soundscapes that audiences of the time would have experienced. The Main-Barockorchester Frankfurt has contributed to the revival of early music in modern times and has gained recognition for its contributions to the genre through concerts, recordings, and educational efforts.