The Chandos Baroque Players

British Baroque Ensemble

The Chandos Baroque Players is a group known for their performances of Baroque music, which includes works from the 17th and 18th centuries. They are part of the landscape of classical music ensembles that specialize in historically informed performance, using period instruments and techniques to recreate the sounds as authentically as possible to the time when the music was composed. The ensemble has contributed to the genre by recording and performing a range of works by various composers, including Telemann and Vivaldi, among others. Their repertoire often explores lesser-known pieces alongside more familiar classics, providing audiences with a broad spectrum of Baroque music. The Chandos Baroque Players have been associated with the Chandos Records label, known for its extensive catalog of classical music recordings.