La Selva Morale November 2024

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…

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…

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…

Dr. Alyssa Anderson

August 28, 2023

Mezzo-soprano Dr. Alyssa Anderson is thrilled to join Consortium Carissimi for their 10th Anniversary Season. Born and raised in Western New York, she received her initial education and training at…

Donald Livingston

August 28, 2023

Donald Livingston is sought after for his performance on harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ, and collaborates with musicians from across the musical spectrum.  A Candidate for the Doctor of Music in…

Julie Elhard

August 28, 2023

Julie Elhard, viola da gamba, appears regularly as a soloist and chamber musician and has made several appearances with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the St. Matthew Passion by Bach…

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…