Frédérick Haas, educated at the Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam, the Royal Conservatoire in Brussels, and the Sorbonne in Paris, has held a fascination for the harpsichord and the craft of early instrument making since childhood. Immersed in French classical culture and captivated by Japan, he thrives on the cross-fertilization of cultures and the comparison of human and artistic experiences—acting as antidotes to the stereotypes sometimes associated with today's 'historically informed' approach.
"Frédérick Haas is a regular guest at major venues dedicated to Baroque music, both as a soloist and leading the Ausonia ensemble. His approach to the keyboard—harpsichord, organ (studied with André Isoir), and fortepiano—illuminates the works he performs. This is evident in his solo discography, consistently praised and awarded by the specialist press. Notable recordings include Suites by d'Anglebert, the complete works for harpsichord by Rameau, English Suites, Goldberg Variations, Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, Partitas by J.S. Bach, a significant selection of Scarlatti Sonatas (including five recorded at the age of 26), and the complete works for harpsichord by J.S. Bach. His discography also encompasses Scarlatti Sonatas (five discs spanning from 2002 to 2022) and six albums dedicated to François Couperin.
In 2007, he collaborated with Mira Glodeanu to record J.S. Bach's six Sonatas for violin and obbligato harpsichord. Over the course of twenty-five years, he has curated original programs for the Ausonia ensemble, a collaborative effort founded with violinist Mira Glodeanu. The ensemble serves as a laboratory for researching performance techniques and exploring expressive possibilities. Notable recordings by the ensemble include works by Francœur, Rameau (particularly acclaimed after ten years of dedicated work), J.S. and C.P.E. Bach, Biber, Tartini, and more.