Ensemble Members

Linh Kauffman

August 28, 2023

Praised as “radiant” by the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, soprano Linh Kauffman performs across the United States in oratorio, opera, new music and musical theater. Ms. Kauffman has appeared with…

Kiri Tollaksen

August 28, 2023

Kiri Tollaksen (cornetto) enjoys a varied career as a performer and teacher. Praised for her “stunning technique, and extreme musicality,” she has performed extensively throughout North America and Europe with…

Michael P. Schmidt

August 28, 2023

Michael P. Schmidt, the American lyric baritone, was a Voices of Vienna Scholarship winner and Fellows Scholar at the University of Minnesota where he completed his DMA in voice while…

Carson King­Fournier

August 28, 2023

Canadian­ born trombonist Carson King­Fournier is a freelance musician based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Carson earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Juilliard School in 2013, and a Master…

Bruce Dickey

August 28, 2023

Bruce Dickey is one of a handful of musicians worldwide who have dedicated themselves to reviving the cornetto – once an instrument of great virtuosi, but which lamentably fell into…

Ginna Watson

August 28, 2023

Ginna Watson is a Minneapolis-based violinist and early music specialist. She performs with The Rose Ensemble and the Lyra Baroque Orchestra, as well as with many of the early music…

Margaret Humphrey

August 28, 2023

Margaret Humphrey, baroque violin, is currently an active Twin Cities freelance musician. She has performed solo and in ensemble with the Lyra Concert, Rose Ensemble, Clea GalhanoEx Machina Baroque Opera…

Bruce Jacobs

August 28, 2023

Bruce Jacobs, continuo organ and harpsichord, is heard frequently in the Twin Cities, having performed with the Waltham Abbey Singers, Ensemble Polaris, Bach Society of Minnesota, University of Minnesota ensembles,…

Paul Berget

August 28, 2023

Paul Berget received his B.F.A. degree from the University of Minnesota in 1972. After graduation, he continued his studies with the legendary Diana Poulton at the Royal College of Music…

Sara Thompson

August 28, 2023

Sara Thompson plays modern double bass, Baroque bass, and G violone. She studied at CSU with Dave Potter of the Denver Symphony before transferring to The Juilliard School where she…