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Vocalensemble Rastatt & Les Favorites - these names stand for excellence, liveliness and authenticity in oratorio and choral music. The Grammy nomination for the production of Felix Mendelssohn Le nozze di Figaro (Deutsche Grammophon) or its role as a cultural ambassador of Germany in the context of the G20 summit testify the outstanding reputation.
The ensembles and its charismatic artistic director and conductor Holger Speck now are among the best ensembles of their kind in the world. Compelling, faithful, and historically informed interpretations, laced with passion and emotion, characterise its performances. “His sound is akin to pure gold,” (American Record Guide), “Enchanting, captivating“ (Rondo), “perfect singing“ (FonoForum), “crystal clear, subtle“ (SR), “little wonder“ (MDR) are just a few reviews attributed to the young ensembles. Home of the ensemble is the Baroque city of Rastatt in Baden-Württemberg with its magnificent baroque residence, where music lovers from all over the country come to the concert series "Klingende Residenz" with exciting programs.
The instrumental ensemble Les Favorites is the musical companion of the Vocalensemble Rastatt, performing on period instruments. The ensemble varies in size according to musical requirements, ranging from a small continuo group to a full-sized baroque orchestra, featuring internationally acclaimed Baroque specialists. The ensemble is named after the playfully designed “Schloss Favorite” near Rastatt, the summer residence of the Duchess Sybilla Augusta of Baden.
The ensemble is sponsored by the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg in co-operation with its “Kunst 2020” program, as well as by its home city of Rastatt. |
