L'Orchestre Noir

The Profile

L'Orchestre Noir is Tony Wakeford’s symphonic project tied to Sol Invictus. It produced two albums, Cantos (1997) and Eleven (1998), blending dark, neoclassical and apocalyptic folk/industrial elements with a chamber ensemble. Collaborations include Eric Roger, Sally Doherty, Matt Howden and Sarah Bradshaw.

Project of Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus); studio albums: Cantos (1997) and Eleven (1998); collaborators include Eric Roger (arrangements, recording), Matt Howden (violin), Sally Doherty and Sarah Bradshaw (vocals); themes include European identity, decadence and post–Cold War reflections.

L'Orchestre Noir is Tony Wakeford’s symphonic, dark-leaning project tied to Sol Invictus. Reviews cover the two albums, Cantos (1997) and Eleven (1998), praising atmosphere and thematic ambition while noting compositional limits. Collaborators include Eric Roger, Sally Doherty, Matt Howden and Sarah Bradshaw. Themes revolve around European identity, decadence and post–Cold War echoes. Best suited to devoted Sol Invictus followers.