Ensemble Members

Keith Wehmeier

September 6, 2023

Countertenor Keith Wehmeier is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. Praised by the San Diego Story for his “bright, agile vocal technique”, he most recently portrayed the role of Polinesso…

Sophie Caplin

September 6, 2023

Soprano Sophie Caplin, originally from Charlottesville, VA, obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music/French from Duke University in 2018. She has performed as Oberto in Alcina with Chicago Summer Opera. Previous…

Garrick Comeaux

September 6, 2023

Garrick Comeaux, Artistic Director of Consortium Carissimi, returned to the United States in 2005 after 25 years of life in Italy and Germany, with extensive experience in early music, both…

Kris Kwapis

August 28, 2023

Kris Kwapis regularly collaborates as soloist and principal trumpet with period-instrument ensembles across North America, including Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Vancouver, Bach Collegium San Diego, Staunton Music Festival, Indianapolis…

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…