Gli Incogniti

The historical-performance group Gli Incogniti ("The Unknowns") 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 refers as well to the group's tendency to explore little-known repertory by the likes of Nicola Matteis and Johann Rosenmüller, as well as by such Baroque giants as Vivaldi. Gli Incogniti was founded by violinist Amandine Beyer in 2006. A native of Aix-en-Provence, Beyer took modern violin classes in Paris, emphasizing contemporary music in her studies. Howev...