La Suave Melodia was formed in 1998 to investigate more fully the trio sonatas of Dietrich Buxtehude and the Pieces de Clavecin of Jean-Philippe Rameau. They met with immediate success as prize-winners in the 1998 Van Wassenaer Concour for Early Music and have formed a unity of spirit and style that inspires and exhilarates audiences, bringing passion and a remarkable artistry to its performances.

La Suave Melodia brings together leading specialists in Early Music from the Netherlands; Rachael Beesley baroque violin, Cassandra Luckhardt viola da gamba & baroque cello, Regina Albanez theorbo & baroque guitar and Pieter Dirksen harpsichord & organ. Individually, the international musicians, from four different continents, are active performers and teachers in the early music arena and are dedicated to enriching the cultural and musical scene throughout the world as soloists in their own right.

Musician's Biographies

Photo Cassandra Luckhardt - viola da gamba Early Music ensemble La Suave Melodia
Cassandra Luckhardt
viola da gamba

Photo Pieter Dirksen - harpsichord Early Music ensemble La Suave Melodia
Pieter Dirksen
harpsichord

Photo Regina Albanez - theorbo and baroque guitar Early Music ensemble La Suave Melodia
Regina Albanez
theorbo and baroque guitar

 

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