Emmanuelle Haïm live in Salzburg

Experience Emmanuelle Haïm live on March 21st

Emmanuelle Haïm is a French harpsichordist and conductor renowned for her historically informed performances of Baroque and early Classical music. Her interpretations emphasize clarity, rhythmic vitality, and a deep understanding of ornamentation practices prevalent during the 17th and 18th centuries. She frequently directs performances from the harpsichord, leading ensembles like Le Concert d’Astrée, which she founded in 2003. Her repertoire encompasses works by composers such as Rameau, Handel, and Purcell.

The Großes Festspielhaus in Salzburg, Austria, is a significant concert hall integral to the Salzburg Festival. Completed in 1960 to a design by Clemens Holzmeister, it was built to address the need for a larger venue capable of hosting orchestral concerts and opera performances during the festival. The hall is noted for its acoustics, specifically designed to accommodate both operatic and symphonic works. Its interior features a relatively simple aesthetic, prioritizing functionality and sound quality over elaborate decoration. The hall seats approximately 2,180 people and has become a central location for musical events throughout the year beyond the festival period, hosting prominent orchestras and soloists internationally.