by Jacob Jahiel 

After two pandemic years, the Viola da Gamba Society of America returned to an in-person Conclave, and almost 200 viol enthusiasts attended. One satisfied gambist filed an on-the-scene report.

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Book review by Wendy Heller

Peter Bassano's story goes back 500 years, when five Bassano brothers, his ancestors from Venice, were hired by England's Henry VIII as court musicians. Jump ahead to the late 1960s, when Peter Bassano joined David Munrow in London's exploding early-music scene. He describes it as "an electric shock going through me."

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Lisette Kielson has appeared as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player in France, New York, and throughout the Midwest. Enthralling audiences with her innovative programming and distinctive musicianship, she has been described by the media as “sparkling with life” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) and with “dazzling natural technique and brilliant interpretation…performing with true character and style.” (Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace)

Past President of the American Recorder Society and former Director of Bradley University’s Collegium Musicum, Lisette continues her love of teaching on the faculty of the Whitewater Early Music Festival, as Music Director of the ARS Chicago Chapter, and as instructor of lessons, masterclasses, and workshops throughout the country (including with her new best friend, Zoom!).

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