Rachel Podger, Violin & Lucie Horsch, Recorders

Rachel Podger is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading Baroque violinists. She has helped redefine how audiences experience music of the Baroque and Classical periods. The first woman to receive the prestigious Kohn Foundation Bach Prize, she was named Gramophone Artist of the Year in 2018 and won both Recording of the Year and the Instrumental Award at the 2023 BBC Music Magazine Awards for her acclaimed solo album Tutta Sola.

Lucie Horsch has rapidly established herself as one of the most exciting recorder players of her generation. Renowned for her charismatic stage presence and adventurous musicianship, she continues to expand perceptions of her instrument through performances that unite technical brilliance with expressive freedom. By fearlessly combining Baroque repertoire with contemporary works, Horsch has captivated audiences across Europe and demonstrated the recorder’s extraordinary versatility and depth.