La Folia – this term of the baroque era focusses on wildness, fury, jollity and generally on an artistic attitude of liberality and excessive creativity.
Since their foundation in 2007 the La Folia Barockorchester vitalises on period instruments the international music scene. Whether in a chamber music instrumentation or with baroque opulence, whether with instrumental music or together with vocal soloist – the aspiring young orchestra under the direction of the violinist Robin Peter Müller stands for energetic and overwhelming interpretations of the music from the 17th and 18th century. Historically informed the musicians are looking for opportunities to transfer the emotions and contents of the past centuries into contemporary interpretations which have thrilled both audience and critics alike.
The ensemble cooperates regularly with renowned instrumentalists and singers like Hille Perl, the Vienna Boys’ Choir, Regula Mühlemann, Mahan Esfahani and Jan Vogler, Dorothee Oberlinger, Dorothee Mields, Anna Prohaska, Maurice Steger and Stefan Temmingh.
Founder and director Robin Peter Müller, born in Dresden, is one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation performing on period as well as on modern violin.Within a short period he led La Folia Barockorchestra to international reputation.
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„Standing Ovations für einen überragenden Countertenor mit einem erlesenen Orchester und für ein spannendes, die interpretatorischen Grenzen durchaus tangierendes Programm.“
Die Nordwest-Zeitung, 31.08.2019
„Ein wunderbarer Abend mit Riesenbeifall.“
Weser Kurier, 22.09.2019
PROJECTS 2027/28 – A Selection
5 May – 30 June 2027 and upon request
CLEOPATRA
Regula Mühlemann, soprano / Robin Peter Müller, violin & artistic leader
From the Baroque era to present day’s pop culture, Cleopatra is a guiding light on which fantasies can be ignited, power strategies can be studied and through which history has become noticeably more feminine and colourful. Together with the cele-brated soprano Regula Mühlemann, the La Folia Baroque Orchestra creates a multi-faceted picture and psychogram of this historical figure and her interpretation in the Baroque.
Works by C. H. Graun, G. Legrenzi, G. F. Händel, A. Scarlatti, A. Vivaldi, J. A. Hasse & F. Geminiani
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PAST CONCERTS – A SELECTION
24 January 2026, Liepāja Concert Hall Great Amber / 28 January 2026, De Singel, Antwerpen / 1 February 2026, Philharmonie Essen / 3 February 2026, Tonhalle Zürich
CLEOPATRA
Regula Mühlemann, Sopran / Robin Peter Müller, Violine & musikalische Leitung
At the start of the 2026, the La Folia Barockorchester and its artistic director Robin Peter Müller were joined by the acclaimed soprano Regula Mühlemann: Their successful program Cleopatra relays a multifaceted psychogram of the historical figure Cleopatra and her interpretation in the Baroque era. Alongside famous arias by Handel and Hasse, the program offers exciting new discoveries of works by Graun and Vivaldi.
Works by C. H. Graun, G. Legrenzi, G. F. Händel, A. Scarlatti, A. Vivaldi, J. A. Hasse & F. Geminiani
“With these resounding, magnificent sounds, the audience is sent off into the intermission.”
Online Musik Magazin, 2 February 2026
1 – 22 December 2023, Theater an der Wien
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA
Paul Schweinester, Don Anchise / Carina Schmieger, Violante / Adrian Autard, Contino Belfiore / Michaella Cipriani, Arminda / Valerie Eickhoff, Cavaliere Ramiro / Elisabeth Freyhoff, Serpetta / Anton Beliaev, Roberto / Clemens Flick, conductor / Anika Rutkofsky, stage direction / Adrian Stapf, stage and costumes / Franz Tscheck, light design / Bettina Bartz, dramaturge
In his opera LA FINTA GIARDINIERA, the then 18-year-old Mozart was already exploring one of his central themes – the tension between faithful partnership and erotic temptation, as well as emotional turmoil. Under the musical direction of Clemens Flick, the La Folia Baroque Orchestra followed Mozart’s intricate paths through the labyrinth of feelings and passions at the Wiener Kammeroper.
W.-A. Mozart: La Finta Giardiniera
“In the end, there was thunderous applause for everyone involved.”
Der Opernfreund, 03 December 2023
10 Sep 2021, Harbour Front Literaturfestival, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND DEAD
Robin Peter Müller, direction & violin / Anna Prohaska, soprano / Carolin Emcke, text
Anna Prohaska and the La Folia Barockorchester provided musical answers to questions between love and loss from eight centuries. Together, the author and the musicians celebrated “Celebration of Life in Death” on that evening at HARBOUR FRONT SOUNDS and gave expression to hope and grief in times of pandemic.
6 + 27 Aug 2019, Festwochen Innsbruck, Musikfest Bremen
CESARE!
Robin Peter Müller, direction & violin / Bejun Mehta, countertenor
G. F. Händel: Ouverture, March and Arias of Cesare from the opera “Giulio Cesare in Egitto” HWV 17
“Such an abundance of baroque splendor is not served every day. More of this, please.”
Tiroler Tageszeitung, 29 August 2019
