The Baroque Society is a Copenhagen-based baroque band founded and led by Norwegian harpsichordist and organist Yngvild Haaland Ruud. The ensemble pairs historically informed performance with improvisation and bold programming, shining a light on overlooked baroque works and music by female composers alongside familiar classics. Their 2026 season is backed by the Danish Arts Foundation, A.P. Møller Fonden, Augustinus Fonden and several other major Danish cultural funds.
The Baroque Society performed on June 4, 2026 at the free outdoor concert series Classical on Kyssetrappen at Ofelia Plads in Copenhagen.
The ensemble's 2026 season is supported by a broad circle of foundations, including the Danish Arts Foundation, A.P. Møller Foundation, Augustinus Foundation and Wilhelm Hansen Foundation.
The Baroque Society held a Baroque Ball at Folkehuset Absalon in Copenhagen with French and English Baroque music and dance instruction by English dancer Steven Player.
The ensemble performed with the program 'Sans Frayeur' at Institut français du Danemark in the French embassy's Thoth Palace in Copenhagen.
The Baroque Society premiered its first program 'Sans Frayeur' - a tribute to prominent female figures from the Baroque - at Sankt Markus Church in Copenhagen on June 16, 2024.
The Baroque Society opens the season with 'Lumières', a poetic programme celebrating light in music. Cellist and viola da gamba virtuoso Amarilis Dueñas guests for the first time, exploring works by Marin Marais and Elisabeth Jaquet de la Guerre.
The Baroque Society presents a world premiere of Nick Martin's commissioned work alongside Bach's Actus Tragicus in this All Saints' concert at Holmens Church.
The Baroque Society celebrates All Saints' Day with a concert at Sct Mariæ Church, combining Bach's cantatas with the world premiere of Nick Martin's commissioned work Remembering.