La Petite Bande

La Petite Bande helped define the leaner, historically informed sound of Baroque and Classical performance. Founded in Belgium, the ensemble became associated with period instruments, transparent texture, and repertory from Bach, Handel, Mozart, and French opera. Its name nods to Lully's orchestra, but its modern role lies in the recording-era rethinking of Baroque sound.

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