コレクション: Bruno Helstroffer

Bruno Helstroffer is a French lutenist, theorbo player, guitarist, and composer who pursues his own unique artistic path on the international historical music scene. He began his musical career as a classical and later also electric guitarist before teaching himself the theorbo and historical string instruments of early music, becoming a sought-after performer in this field.

Helstroffer is regularly engaged as a soloist and ensemble partner for Baroque and chamber music projects. He works with well-known ensembles such as Le Concert Spirituel, Le Poème Harmonique, Amarillis, Les Musiciens de St Julien, and Barcarole, and can be heard on around thirty recordings that are highly regarded by critics and audiences alike.

In addition to his activities in historical performance practice, Helstroffer is frequently involved in contemporary improvisation and cross-genre musical projects. His music combines elements of early music with creative, often interdisciplinary forms of expression, ranging from theater performances and contemporary improvisation to pop and jazz-inspired collaborations.

Repertoire and artistic focus

Bruno Helstroffer's repertoire includes solo works and ensemble literature from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as his own compositions and improvisations for theorbo, lute, and related string instruments. His interpretations are characterized by a deep stylistic knowledge of historical playing techniques, tonal sensitivity, and an organic connection between early and contemporary music.

Recordings on Carpe Diem Records

The recordings with Bruno Helstroffer on Carpe Diem Records reflect his affinity for jazz and improvised music and show how the theorbo, as a historical instrument, can be used with ease and joy in modern arrangements. In his collaborations with both Michel Godard and David Chevallier, Bruno Helstroffer proves himself to be a gifted improviser who always strikes the right note, whether in baroque music or avant-garde jazz.

Official profiles & music

Bruno Helstroffer is represented on the following official platforms:

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Bruno Helstroffer on Youtube

Listen to Bruno Helstroffer on Spotify // Apple Music / Deezer