A vocal and instrumental ensemble that takes its name from a ballet of the same name by the 18th-century French composer Pancrace Royer, Ensemble Almasis promotes little- or unknown French music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Their lively renditions of saucy chansons by Courbois (flor. 1705–30) and his inspired cantata Don Quichotte effortlessly bridge the centuries, bringing his music to life in a highly engaging manner.
“Probably the most unrestrained French baroque music recording ever.”—International Record Review
