Marguerite Krull (mezzo-soprano)
Marguerite Krull’s command of dramatic style and her wide vocal range have earned acclaim in roles associated with mezzo-sopranos as well as sopranos. She has sung with numerous companies throughout the world, including the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, The Washington National Opera, New York …
Julian Wachner (conductor)
Born in Hollywood, California and raised in New York City, Julian Wachner is one of North America’s most exciting and versatile musicians, sought-after as conductor, composer, and keyboard artist. In his new position as the inaugural Director of Music and the Arts at New York’s historic Trinity Wall Street, Wachner …
Elena Ruehr (composer)
Elena Ruehr was born in rural Michigan, was taught the piano by her mother, and began composing as a child. Having studied composition with William Bolcom at the University of Michigan and with Vincent Persichetti and Bernard Rands at Juilliard (where she earned her doctorate), her music reveals a wide …
La Nef
Founded in Montreal in 1991 and currently directed by Sylvain Bergeron and Claire Gignac, Ensemble La Nef produces concept programs in both the early-music and world music arenas. Inspired by sources such as history, literature and painting, the ensemble collaborates with artists from diverse disciplines. La Nef’s skill in bringing …
Sylvain Bergeron (lute)
Sylvain Bergeron, archlute and codirector, is a native of Quebec City. An accomplished performer on plucked instruments, he plays nearly 100 concerts per year throughout North America. He has collaborated with such artists as Emma Kirkby, James Bowman, Jordi Savall, David Daniels, Magdalena Kozená, Michael Chance, Charles Daniels, Karina Gauvin, Susie …
