Patrick Cohën-Akenine

French Baroque Violinist and Conductor

Patrick Cohën-Akenine is a French violinist and conductor known for his expertise in Baroque music. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris and further honed his skills at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. Cohën-Akenine is the founder of the ensemble Les Folies Françoises, which focuses on performing Baroque music using period instruments and historically informed performance practices. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous artists and ensembles, contributing to both live performances and recordings that explore the rich repertoire of Baroque music. His work often includes pieces by French composers, as well as other European masters of the era. Patrick Cohën-Akenine's dedication to this genre has made him a respected figure in the field of early music.