Created by Iakovos Pappas in 1992 Almasis/Almazis quickly established itself among the best interpreters of 17th & 18th century French music thanks to an innovative and revolutionary approach to the interpretation of Baroque music.
Ensemble members are trained to use the techniques of the period - particularly pronunciation, declamation, the patterns of rhythm and sound (prosody) and gestures.
This contributes to the singularity of the now famous Almazis sound which promotes France's music heritage in both recordings and concerts.
These include little-known masterpieces such as Nicolas Bernier's Petits Motets, Joseph Antoine Blanchard's Grands Motets d'Esprit and Les Fables de Jean de La Fontaine set to music by Nicolas Clérambault.
