At home with the original sound on stages around the world
For 40 years, Concerto Köln has been one of the leading ensembles in the field of historical performance practice. Founded in 1985, the orchestra has been delighting audiences and critics alike around the world with its passionate interpretations, based closely on the original sources. Numerous award-winning recordings – including a Grammy Award – underscore its artistic standing.
Upcoming concerts
10
09
2026
Thursday
17:00
Luzern, Schweiz, KonzertsaalLucerne FestivalThe Wagner Cycles - Götterdämmerung
The Dresden Music Festival’s unique project, ‘The Wagner Cycles’, demonstrates that Richard Wagner’s famous ‘Ring’ cycle can still yield entirely new auditory experiences.
13
09
2026
Sunday17:00Paris, Frankreich, Théâtre des Champs-ÉlyséesThéâtre des Champs-ÉlyséesThe Wagner Cycles - Götterdämmerung
The Dresden Music Festival’s unique project, ‘The Wagner Cycles’, demonstrates that Richard Wagner’s famous ‘Ring’ cycle can still yield entirely new auditory experiences.
13
09
2026
Sunday17:30Brühl, ChristuskircheFestival Alte Musik KnechtstedenMovimento
CONCERTO KÖLN PERFORMS AT STOP 6 OF THE MOVIMENTO MUSICAL CYCLING TOUR A thorough clear-out always reveals a new home. This is also the case with Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ by Concerto Köln. The award-winning Baroque orchestra has taken on this timeless classic and discarded all rigidity from the…
Albums
„Auch das ist eine Stärke des Concerto Köln: Immer auf der oft erfolgreichen Suche nach verschütteten Juwelen – die Musiker haben schon oft dokumentiert, wie sehr sich so was lohnt.“
„Es gibt Einstudierer und Vordenker, gewiss, aber auf dem Podium spielt jeder aus eigener Kraft fürs große Ganze, ohne dass ihn einer vom Kapellmeisterpult autoritär befuchtelt. Das erklärt die frappierende Demokratie des Klangs.“
„Those wonderful Early-Musickers in Cologne“
