LIBERATI

l'orchestre libère

LIBERATI is an extraordinary sound formation.
The ensemble consists of 50 musicians, instrumentalists and singers. This orchestra, unique in Europe, utilizes the collective intelligence of the artists to present the audience with a completely different sound. Specializing in the baroque repertoire, the musicians of
LIBERATI specialize in the great forms for choir and orchestra of the 18th century. The original organization of the group allows the development and coordination of each individual's talents. Collaborative processes offer each artist the opportunity to take the initiative and contribute. Every decision is taken by different members of the orchestra organized in circles. A new hierarchy is created based on recognizing the most important people in each area.

LIBERATI has no alternative, so to speak.
The performative practice of this unique ensemble has provoked many reactions and emotions in the music world. The programm designers are promoting support for such an approach and proclaiming the idea that a new way of working is possible.
In the 2025 season, there will be a tour that will take LIBERATI to the Handel Festival in Halle (Saale), the ‘Tribunes Baroque’ and the ‘Mischelikonzerte’ in Switzerland and the ‘Heures Musicales de l'Abbaye de Lessay’ in France, among others.

These are the original voices of our audience:
‘With LIBERATI, the band is the star!’ or ‘LIBERATI is a pioneer of historical conducting practice’ and ‘It is not only neurons that generate intelligence, but also the connection between them. ’

LIBERATI rediscovers the sources of historical directing and deconstructs the role of the conductor in its current meaning (beatmaker, artistic director, managing director) to distribute it among the various members of the ensemble. LIBERATI made its debut in 2022 with Handel's Messiah, which left a brilliant impression on the audience.

‘Tribunes Baroques’ offers the ensemble a residency in Porrentruy (Switzerland) to put the group's ideas to the test. Working with contemporary sources enables LIBERATI to understand Handel's choices in interpreting the work and to define an interpretative framework. This framework provides an important place for the large organ, for example. Its volume and presence make the organ sound like a second orchestra and disrupt the usual balance. This work also has a great influence on the commitment of each individual musician and on the sound of the ensemble.

The musicians of LIBERATI decided to perform Handel's oratorio repertoire in rows and without a conductor. This historical aid is based more on listening and breathing together than on eye contact. Setting off together, finding a common movement and a common character, capturing the moment - this requires a handover of the group that is reminiscent of the movement of migratory birds. During rehearsals, the group practices setting off with their eyes closed: a moment of silence followed by a shared breath establishes the connection between the individuals. As listening to each other and breathing together becomes the essence of the group, everyone can realize their potential without limits. This configuration enables direct contact with the public, face to face. The sound at LIBERATI is projected unfiltered, creating a personal relationship between each musician and each listener. Suddenly a unique energy and a completely new sound is created.