Louis Auriacombe (22 February 1917 – 3 December 1982) was a French conductor, active from 1956 to 1971.
Born in Pau, Auriacombe studied music at the Conservatoire de Toulouse where he won the prizes for violin (1931), singing and declamation (1937), and harmony (1939). He then studied conducting with Igor Markevitch in Salzbourg from 1951 to 1956. He first appeared in public in Linz in 1956 and assisted Markevitch in Salzburg and Mexico City (1957), Compostela (1966), Madrid (1967) and Monte Carlo (1968).
In 1953, he founded the, which was composed of twelve strings and the harpsichord, and conducted until 1971. The ensemble specialized in Baroque music, but also performed contemporary music. He regularly performed with the Jeunesses musicales de France. In addition to his chamber orchestra, he conducted major orchestras, including the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse, the Orchestre de Radio France, and the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire.
Following a stroke, he remained in a coma for eleven years until his death in 1982 at age 65.
Auriacombe mainly recorded for the EMI/His Master's Voice/Pathé-Marconi/Angel labels, but also for Nonesuch/Elektra and Véga. Some have received the Grand Prix du Disque award.