Dresdner Barockorchester

German Baroque Orchestra

The Dresdner Barockorchester, as its name suggests, is an ensemble based in Dresden, Germany, that specializes in the performance of Baroque music using historical instruments and performance practices. The orchestra aims to recreate the sounds and styles of the 17th and 18th centuries with authenticity and scholarly insight. Dresden has a rich musical heritage, being a significant center for music during the Baroque period, and the Dresdner Barockorchester draws upon this tradition in its interpretations and performances. The ensemble collaborates with choirs and soloists to perform a wide range of Baroque works, including those by well-known composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, as well as lesser-known masters from the period. Their repertoire includes both sacred and secular music, ranging from intimate chamber works to grand choral compositions. The orchestra's dedication to historical accuracy and lively musicianship has earned it recognition in the field of early music.