Skip Sempé

Harpsichord Virtuoso and Early Music Specialist

Skip Sempé is an American harpsichordist, conductor, and founder of the early music ensemble Capriccio Stravagante. Born in New Orleans, Sempé moved to Europe to study and pursue his career in early music. He is known for his expertise in the repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Sempé has gained recognition for his expressive playing and scholarly approach to performance practice. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various artists and ensembles, contributing to the revival of historical music on period instruments. His discography includes a wide range of works, from solo harpsichord pieces to large-scale orchestral compositions, often exploring lesser-known composers and compositions alongside the more established repertoire. Skip Sempé's contributions have been significant in the field of early music, both as a performer and as an educator through masterclasses and workshops.