The French Committee for Olympic Sport (CNOSF) opposed the orchestra's use of the adjective 'Olympic', leading to the ensemble truncating its name to 'Le Concert de la Loge' in June 2016.
Historical Context
The original Concert de la Loge Olympique orchestra was largely composed of Freemasons, reflecting the importance of Freemasonry in 18th-century Parisian society.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in March 2016 at the Auditorium of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Instruments
Julien Chauvin performs on a Baroque violin made by Jacob Stainer in 1670, which was formerly owned by Mozart-Wranitzki.
Composition History
The Concert de la Loge Olympique, an 18th-century orchestra, commissioned the 'Paris' Symphonies from Joseph Haydn, which included Symphony No. 85 featured on this album.
Performer Biography
Sandrine Piau, a French soprano, is a renowned figure in Baroque music and regularly performs with celebrated conductors such as William Christie and Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
Performer Biography
Julien Chauvin, the violinist and founder of Le Concert de la Loge, won the Prix du Concours Général de Paris in 1997.
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