Laquita Mitchell (soprano)
Soprano Laquita Mitchell consistently earns acclaim on eminent international opera and concert stages worldwide, having recently been nominated for a Grammy for her contribution as the soprano soloist in the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec’s Sanctuary Road at Carnegie Hall with Oratorio Society of New York. Last …
Jasper String Quartet
Celebrated as one of the preeminent American string quartets of the 21st century, the prizewinning Jasper String Quartet is hailed as being ‘flawless in ensemble and intonation, expressively assured and beautifully balanced’ (Gramophone). Praised for its ‘programming savvy’ (ClevelandClassical.com), the Quartet designs thoughtful, evocative programs that connect the music of …
René Schiffer (cello)
René Schiffer was born in the northern part of the Dukedom of Brabant, in Bach’s era part of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. He studied in Amsterdam with Anner Bijlsma, then specialized in historical performance with Jaap ter Linden. At Oberlin College, he studied the viola da gamba …
Kevin Payne (lute)
Lutenist Kevin Payne is active as a recitalist, accompanist, and continuo player. Recent ensemble work includes performances with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Twelfth Night, Blue Heron, Handel and Haydn Society, and Bach Collegium San Diego. Festival appearances include Caramoor, Tanglewood, Spoleto, and Newport Classical. Performance venues include Carnegie Hall, …
Caroline Nicolas (viola da gamba)
Acclaimed cellist and gambist Caroline Nicolas maintains an active career spanning repertoire from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. Praised for her “eloquent artistry and rich, vibrant sound” (Gainesville Times) and hailed as “one of the finest gambists working today” (Gotham Early Music Scene), she performs regularly as a …
