Eleanor Legault
Baroque violinist Eleanor Legault is a versatile performer and interpreter of early music, who plays with a diverse roster of period ensembles. Recent performances include international tours with The English Concert, and appearances with Les Arts Florissants, Philharmonie Austin, Tempesta di Mare, The Sebastians, and soloist with Seattle Chamber Orchestra. Eleanor is founder of Duo Moda, a historical violin/cello duo, whose album of unpublished duets from the Classical era is expected to release in 2026, as well as ensemble Aquitaine, a bi-coastal, research-based group presenting their first season around the piccolo violin. Eleanor was a finalist in the 2025 Matthieu-Duguay International Early Music Competition, and recently made her directorial debut in Seattle, WA with Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. She has presented at conferences across the country on composer Emilie Mayer, and was the first to speak about Mayer’s work at the American Musicological Society, as well as curate a program based on her work with Arpeggione Ensemble this past season. Eleanor performs on a composite Tecchler violin from Rome, 1703.
Artist Support Program 2026: Twists and Tunings: Exploring Scordatura and the Stories Tuning Tells
