Nola Richardson | soprano
Soprano Nola Richardson is rapidly making her mark as an ‘especially impressive’ (The New York Times) soloist and has been praised by the Washington Post for her ‘astonishing balance and accuracy’, ‘crystaline diction’ and ‘natural-sounding ease’. Her wide repertoire spans from music of the medieval period to several world premieres, …
Paul Max Tipton | bass-baritone
Described by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a dignified and beautiful singer, bass-baritone Paul Max Tipton has soloed under such notable figures as Leonard Slatkin, Matthias Pintscher, Helmuth Rilling, Nicholas McGegan, Paul Hillier, Craig Hella Johnson, and Martin Katz. Recent collaborations include Haydn’s Creation with Pacific Symphony, Britten’s War Requiem with …
Thomas Cooley | tenor
Thomas Cooley is an internationally acclaimed tenor with a wide repertoire, ranging from the Renaissance to Contemporary music, in concert, oratorio, opera, chamber music and art song. He collaborates internationally with conductors, orchestras and festivals both in the U.S. and abroad. He is particularly in demand as an interpreter of …
Nicholas McGegan | harsichord/conductor
‘An expert in 18th-century style’ (The New Yorker), Nicholas McGegan is in his sixth decade on the podium. Following a 34-year tenure as Music Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, he is now Music Director Laureate. He is also Principal Guest Conductor of Hungary’s Capella Savaria. McGegan’s approach – …
Cantata Collective | ensemble
Cantata Collective has been presenting free, world-class Bach Cantata performances in Berkeley since 2017. An enthusiastic community of dedicated listeners and supporters which put down roots during the inaugural season has grown steadily every year. The ensemble’s six founding instrumentalists, ‘A group of local early-music luminaries devoted to the composer’s …
