Gli Incogniti

The historical-performance group Gli Incogniti did not try to be self-deprecating with their name, taken from that of the Accademia degli Incogniti, a 17th century gathering of Venetian intellectuals. It also refers to the group's tendency to explore little-known repertory by the likes of Johann Rosenmüller as well as by such Baroque giants. Gli Incogniti was founded by violinist Amandine Beyer in 2006 and made their recording debut a year later with an album of Bach violin concertos. A 2008 album featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons was both critically and commercially successful. Their 2016 release Un orage d'Avril once again showed their ability to apply fresh approaches to extremely familiar material. With Beyer as soloist, Gli Incogniti released Vivaldi: Il Mondo al Rovescio 2022 and Bach from Italy: The Vivaldi & Marcello Influences in 2025.