ANIMA ETERNA BRUGGE, founded by Jos Van Immerseel in 1987, is a period-instrument orchestra based in Bruges. The size of the ensemble varies from seven to eighty musicians, depending on the programme. Its repertory ranges from Monteverdi to Gershwin.

Each new project is preceded by a thorough analysis of the sources: which instruments inspired the composer? What did they sound like at the time? What was the playing style? Which editions were used? All these elements determine the sound and character of the performance.

Anima Eterna Brugge is a collective of passionate musicians who are recognised as specialists in their respective fields. In addition to its residency at the Concertgebouw Brugge, anima is an ‘associate ensemble’ at the Opéra de Dijon. The orchestra has made more than 50 recordings which are distributed worldwide by the Outhere Music label.