Valentin Tournet

French viola da gamba player and conductor

Valentin Tournet is a French viola da gamba player and conductor, known for his expertise in Baroque music. He began his musical education at a young age and has since developed a reputation for his deep understanding and interpretation of early music. Tournet is the founder and artistic director of La Chapelle Harmonique, an ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque and Classical repertoire on period instruments. Through this ensemble, he has aimed to bring fresh perspectives to the works of composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Couperin. His career has been marked by collaborations with other renowned musicians and ensembles in the field of early music, as well as performances at prestigious venues and festivals across Europe. Tournet's contributions to classical music have been recognized through various recordings and accolades, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the world of historical performance practice.