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at St. Columba's Episcopal Church

Trio Hantaï
Jérôme Hantaï, viola da gamba
Marc Hantaï, flute
Pierre Hantaï, harpsichord

Performing works by François Couperin, Jean-Marie Leclair, Marin Marais, Georg Philipp Telemann, Johann Sebastian Bach and Jean- Philippe Rameau.

   Press Review

"... this group’s approach is simultaneously erudite and lively, rhetorical and full of warmth, which its leader, Jérôme Hantaï, brings to life by his astonishing capacity to ‘sing’." Diapason, 2000

   About the musicians

   Jérôme Hantaï studied viola da gamba with Wieland Kuijken at the Royal Music Conservatory in Brussels, where he was awarded first prize in 1984. In addition, he pursued his interest in ancient keyboard instruments and the pianoforte especially. He has appeared as a soloist around the world and performed under the following conductors: Jean-Claude Malgoire, Emmanuel Krivine, René Jacobs and Sigiswald Kuijken. He now devotes his time to teaching and playing chamber music. He can also be heard in the "Almaviva" ensemble. His recording of Marais’ Pièces de viole has been unanimously praised by critics.

   Marc Hantaï studied at the Royal Music Conservatory in Brussels under Barthold Kuijken. He has chaired first flute with La Petite Bande, Le Concert des Nations, Le Collegium Vocale, La Chapelle Royale, Les Arts Florissants, The Academy of Ancient Music, Anima Eterna and the Ricercar Consort. He has performed under the following conductors: Sigiswald Kuijken, Gustav Leonhardt, Ton Koopman, Philippe Herreweghe, Jordi Savall, William Christie, Trevor Pinnock, Christopher Hogwood, Jos van Immerseel, Philippe Pierlot. He frequently participates as soloist in festivals in Europe, the United States and Japan.

   Pierre Hantaï began making music at the age of eleven and soon after, took his first harpsichord lessons with Arthur Haas. Early on, he gave his first recitals, won prizes in international competitions and founded a chamber ensemble with his brothers. He then studied in Amsterdam for two years with Gustav Leonhardt, who invited him to perform under his baton. As a member and soloist of La Petite Bande, he has been invited to play in orchestral or chamber music concerts by Philippe Herreweghe, Jordi Savall and Sigiswald Kuijken. He has frequently appeared as a soloist throughout Europe, the United States and Japan, and has made several recordings.

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