The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century,
55 musicians from 23 countries,
was founded in 1981 by Frans Brüggen in Amsterdam.

Until now, the Orchestra has toured 84 times,
performing for more than a million concert goers
during 1071 concerts
in 283 cities,
in over 300 venues
on 30 countries
of 4 continents.

The Orchestra has produced 75 live recordings and hundreds of
broadcasts for radio and television all over the world.