Organization Member
Contact Information
(518) 325-3253, (518) 325-3253
andrew@fournations.orghttp://www.fournations.org
Hudson, New York
Type of Organization
Performing Ensemble
About
Founded in 1986, The Four Nations Ensemble brings together soloists, frontrunners from several generations, who are leading exponents of period instrument and vocal performance. With a core ensemble of soprano, harpsichord or fortepiano, 2 violin, flute, viola, and cello, Four Nations’ repertory runs from the Renaissance through Viennese Classical masterpieces of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
For four decades, Four Nations has developed a leading presence on the early music scene in New York and across the country. Four Nations has performed at major houses and on prestigious series throughout the United States including The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. The Ensemble has participated in festivals including The Boston Early Music Festival, New York's Mostly Mozart, Amherst Festival, New Haven's International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Maverick Concerts in New York, Chautauqua, The Indiana Early Music Festival, and Brasilseguridade in Rio de Janeiro. Of special interest is Four Nations' resident ensemble status for both the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA and the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT. where the rich holdings of the two art collections and the brilliant curatorial staffs are an inspiration for music programming.
Core members of the Four Nations Ensemble:
Andrew Appel, harpsichord, fortepiano and artistic director
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Charles Brink, traverso
Olivier Brault, violin
Loretta O'Sullivan, cello
Regular guests with the Ensemble:
Chloe Fedor, violin
Evan Few, violin
Nicole Divall, viola
Keiran Camobell, cello
Scott Pauley, lute
