Julien Chauvin

Violinist and conductor Julien Chauvin specializes in historically oriented performance. Following 18th century practice, he often conducts while playing the violin. A competition win at the Musica Antiqua Bruges festival in 2003 launched his career. Chauvin and Jérémie Rhorer formed Le Cercle de l'Harmonie in 2005. Chauvin made his recording debut in 2007, appearing with Le Cercle de l'Harmonie as it backed soprano Diana Damrau on her album Arie di Bravura. In 2015, Chauvin formed Le Concert de la Loge, basing the group directly on 18th century models. He has served with historical performance ensembles and has been the music director for dramatic productions. Chauvin returned in 2020 with Le Cercle de l'Harmonie on the album Vivaldi: Concerti per violino VIII "Il teatro." By the time he released a new recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons violin concertos in 2024, his recording catalog numbered some 35 items.