Standing Ovations for Concerto Köln and Jeanine De Bique at the Philharmonie Essen

As part of their successful collaboration with soprano Jeanine De Bique, Concerto Köln performed at the Philharmonie Essen. The program Mirrors juxtaposes baroque arias and scenes that showcase strong female characters in all their facets. The works of Handel, Graun, Broschi, and other composers are interpreted with great expressiveness and stylistic refinement.

“The arias were accompanied with deep emotional sensitivity by the renowned baroque ensemble Concerto Köln, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and performed the concert without a designated conductor. The musicians not only responded brilliantly to De Bique’s voice but also performed two instrumental solo pieces before intermission that extended the program’s concept.” Read the full article here

4.5.2025 Online Musik Magazin, Thomas Molke

“Not to forget the extraordinarily lively and featherlight baroque playing by Concerto Köln, which presented the overtures and suites with anything but academic dryness. A baroque evening that made a statement. Standing ovations at the end — what else?” Read the full article here

5.5.2025 NRZ, Klaus Albrecht