S!Onnerie

Sonnerie was a most unique ensemble: originally founded as a trio, it enlarged to perform orchestral works while maintaining a core group of players to accommodate smaller pieces like trios and quartets. At the core of the group were four musicians -- Monica Huggett, director and violinist; Emilia Benjamin, viola da gamba, violin, and viola; Joseph Crouch, cello; and Matthew Halls, harpsichord and organ. These four performed at most concerts, and, typically, were abetted by about 10 additional instrumentalists to form a chamber orchestra. Sonnerie performed a series of annual ...