Behind this seldom-used word referring to a well-known nut (mandorla is the Italian word for the almond nut, to which shape it refers), the young ensemble already has a solid core and hopes to spread its fragrance more widely.
On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the original Concert Spirituel, Hervé Niquet reflects on his thirty-eight years at the helm of the ensemble, blending his passion for musicology, stylistic rigour, and freedom of tone.