Sébastien d'Hérin

French Harpsichordist and Conductor

Sébastien d'Hérin is a French harpsichordist, conductor, and the founder of the ensemble Les Nouveaux Caractères. He has established himself in the realm of Baroque music, focusing on both performance and pedagogy. D'Hérin is recognized for his expertise in interpreting and reviving 17th and 18th-century music, often working to bring lesser-known works to contemporary audiences. His ensemble, Les Nouveaux Caractères, has been instrumental in his pursuit of these goals, offering a platform for historically informed performances that blend musicality with scholarly research. Throughout his career, Sébastien d'Hérin has contributed to various recordings and projects that have been well-received within the classical music community.