Monica Huggett violin/director Emilia Benjamin violin/viola/viola da gamba Joseph Crouch cello Matthew Halls harp

Since its inception in 1982, Sonnerie, formerly Trio Sonnerie, has evolved into one of the most imaginative, flexible and dynamic period instrument ensembles in the country. It is directed from the violin by Monica Huggett, world-renowned for her expressive and impassioned performances.

The group’s unusual versatility means it can expand from a trio of violin, viola da gamba and keyboard, into a full chamber orchestra. Recent recordings include the 2002 Gramophone award winning CD of Biber Violin Sonatas and the Bach Violin Concerti for Sanctuary Classics, discs of Handel’s Op 2 Trio Sonatas and Organ Concertos (Avie) and the Mystery Sonatas by Biber (ASV).

Sonnerie has performed internationally at all the major festivals and concert halls - recent highlights have included the Cheltenham, Innsbruck, Nordic Baroque, Radlovica (Slovenia), Koethen Bach and Aldeburgh festivals, as well as performances in Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, York, Glasgow and at the Wigmore Hall in London.

Sample Programmes:

Bach: The Alternative Versions: A concert of Bach’s rearrangement of his own works, giving the opportunity to hear well-loved pieces such as the Bach Double and the Three Harpsichord Concerto in less familiar settings.

Recordings:

Bach Violin Concertos (Gaudeamus/Sanctuary Classics); Biber Mystery Sonatas (Gaudeamus/Sanctuary Classics); Handel Trio Sonatas (Avie)
Forthcoming: Biber Sonatas and Bach Harpsichord Concertos and Bach Suites (Gaudeamus)

Performances:

12 Mar 07 Teatro Orfeo, Italy
5 Nov 06 Bute Hall, Glasgow
12 Jun 07 Wigmore Hall, London

Contact:

Emilia Benjamin

Mob: 07766 600 819

Email: emilia.benjamin@virgin.net
Website: www.sonnerie.org.uk