Sébastien d'Hérin

Sébastien d'Hérin has established himself as a leading figure on the French early music scene through his varied activities as harpsichordist, fortepianist, conductor, and co-leader of his own ensemble, Les Nouveaux Caractères. His recordings have mostly focused on Baroque opera. D'Hérin began his career as a keyboardist, studying at the Paris Conservatoire. At graduation, he earned three top prizes, all of them in the keyboard field (harpsichord, piano, and continuo playing). The school's faculty, however, also introduced him to Baroque opera, which fascinated him and led to...