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Updated 4/26/2020

Ensemble Chaconne

  • M

    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

Hailed by The Portland Press Herald for “"virtuosity, balance and charm,"” Ensemble Chaconne enthralls audiences with dramatic period-instrument performances of Renaissance & Baroque music. Founded in 1985, the group tours internationally from London's National Gallery to Atlanta's famed Spivey Hall.Concerts include music of Shakespeare's plays; gems from France's grand century (1650-1750), with dancers if desired; Handel, Vivaldi, Baroque masters; Renaissance Christmas; musical portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Members: Peter H. Bloom (historical flutes), Carol Lewis (viola da gamba), Olav Chris Henriksen (lutes/early guitars); guest artists Burcu Gulec, Anne Azéma, Ken Pierce Baroque Dancers. Outreach: lecture-demos, master classes, other activities Hear the group on Measure for Measure: Music of Shakespeare's Plays (Americas Musicworks). Ensemble Chaconne is a member of Early Music America's Touring Roster, New England States Touring Roster, and SC Artists in Education Roster.

Find Me

Rebecca DeLamotte
Job Title: Manager
Phone: 888-887-7169
Fax: 617-629-2915
Address:
Americas Musicworks
29 Newbury Street
Somerville, MA 02144
Website

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1985

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1985

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Chamber

Additional Disciplines:

  • Humanities - Literature

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Residency - In School
  • Residency - Other
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 20

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • French
  • Italian

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Early Music America

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Early Music America

Awards

Awards:

  • 2009: Early Music America's North America Touring Roster. Featured performer, American Musicological Society national meeting & Royal Shakespeare Company residency at Davidson College. Member of NEST, Mass Cultural Council Roster, SC Artist Roster.

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Dance
  • Music

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Dance
  • Music

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Stage (or performing space) dimensions: 10' x 10', or 12' x 12' when performing with vocalists/guests. When performing with Ken Pierce Baroque Dance Company, we require an additional 25' x 25' level floor; details to be discussed.

Fee Range:

$1,000 - $7,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

3

Maximum Number of Performers:

6