Krijn Koetsveld

Dutch Early Music Specialist and Conductor

Krijn Koetsveld is a Dutch harpsichordist, organist, and conductor, known for his expertise in early music. He has been particularly associated with the music of Claudio Monteverdi, and he has gained recognition for his work with ensembles dedicated to historically informed performances. Koetsveld is the founder and artistic director of Le Nuove Musiche, an ensemble that focuses on the performance of Renaissance and Baroque music. Under his direction, the ensemble has undertaken ambitious projects such as recording the complete madrigals of Monteverdi, which are collected in the series "Madrigali Libri I-IX (Complete Madrigals)." His work often involves meticulous research and a commitment to capturing the authentic sound and spirit of the period in which the music was composed. Koetsveld's contributions to early music have been appreciated by audiences and critics alike, and his recordings have helped to bring lesser-known works of the Renaissance and Baroque eras to a wider public.