Begin the Song June 2025

Maryne Mossey

October 9, 2024

Baroque and modern cellist and violist da gamba, Maryne Mossey, is an active performer and teacher of cello and gamba in the Twin Cities. She has performed regularly at venues…

Conor O’Brien

October 9, 2024

Since moving to the United States from his native Ireland in 2004, Conor has built an eclectic professional portfolio that covers almost every facet of the music business. As a…

Dan Wanamaker

October 9, 2024

Dan is a Minneapolis-based pianist, singer, and composer. He holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from Minnesota State University-Mankato.  He now serves as a collaborative pianist accompanying voice students…

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…

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…

Heather Cogswell

August 28, 2023

Heather Cogswell, soprano, joined Consortium Carissimi in 2010. Heather has also sung with The Bach Society of Minnesota, The Rose Ensemble, and The Gregorian Singers.  A native Minnesotan, Heather completed her undergraduate…