is a group of
distinguished musicians who specialize in historical performance on period
instruments. Their programs feature the great music of the Baroque and Classical
eras, performed with an expertise garnered from many decades of concert and
recording experience. The ensemble’s name evokes the time of the Hanoverian
kings of England who prospered in the years 1714-1837.
John Solum,
flutist, made his debut as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and has since
appeared as soloist and chamber music player in 37 countries. He is
internationally known for his recordings of more than 80 works for flute and has
appeared at major music festivals throughout the world. His many editions of
music are published by Oxford University Press.
Richard Wyton,
flutist, made his professional debut at the age of twelve, singing a role with
the New York City Opera. As a flutist he has performed coast-to-coast on both
modern and historical instruments at universities and concert societies. He has
appeared as soloist on National Public Radio and has recorded for Arabesque, CRI,
Epiphany, Innova, MSR Classics and MMO.
Thomas Sefcovic,
bassoonist, is a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and also has performed
with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Concert Royal, the Handel and
Haydn Society, Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra, Smithsonian Chamber Players,
American Composers Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. He has recorded on
many European and American labels.
Robert Mealy,
violinist, is a member of Fortune’s Wheel, the King’s Noyse and Spiritus.
He performs regularly with the New York Collegium, Early Music New York, and
Artek. He has recorded over 50 compact discs of early music on major labels. He
is instrumental director of the Yale Collegium and directs the Harvard Baroque
Chamber Orchestra.
Claire Jolivet,
violinist, performs on both modern and baroque violin. She is a member of
the Four Nations Ensemble and plays regularly with Concert Royal, the New York
Collegium, the Violins of Lafayette, Sarasa, Lyceum and Ars Antiqua. She has
recorded on the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi and ASV-Gaudeamus labels.
Monica Gerard,
violist, has performed with the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Orchestra of St. Luke’s,
American Composer’s Orchestra, New Orchestra of Westchester and the New Jersey
Symphony. Her performances with early music groups include Concert Royal,
Philomel, Hesperus and the Eighteenth Century Ensemble. She has recorded for
Arista and MSR Classics.
Arthur Fiacco,
cellist, maintains an active career on both historical and modern instruments.
His period-instrument performances include the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln
Center, Concert Royal, Four Nations Ensemble, and Grande Bande and Helicon
Foundation. He has recorded for Columbia, ECM, EMI, MGM, MSR Classics, Newport
Classics, RCA and Sony.
Melanie Punter,
violone, is a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and is principal bass of
the Tallahassee Symphony and Dance Theater of Harlem. She has performed with the
American Symphony, the Opera Orchestra of New York, Joffrey Ballet, New York
City Ballet, American Ballet Theater. She is on the faculty of Florida State
University and the Sewanee Summer Music Festival.
Kent Tritle,
harpsichordist, is Director of Music Ministries at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in
New York City. He is organist of the New York Philharmonic and the American
Symphony and performs frequently as guest artist with the Chamber Music Society
of Lincoln Center. He is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and was music
director of the Dessoff Choirs from 1996-2004.
