The musicians of Apollo’s Fire are early music artists drawn from an international pool of period-instrument specialists. Gathering in Cleveland from across North America and Europe, these musicians share a common artistic vision, shaped by Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell’s commitment to baroque music as a form of emotional communication. Ms. Sorrell invites musicians according to the specialized repertoire and instrumentation of each program. Many of these artists have been playing with Apollo’s Fire for nearly 20 years, but some of them appear only in program(s) that correspond to their instrument and/or specialty.
2018-2019 Season Roster
Olivier Brault, rotating concertmaster
A native of Montreal, Olivier holds a doctorate in baroque violin from the University of Montreal, and can be heard on over 60 CD recordings. He serves on the faculty of McGill University as baroque violin teacher.
Johanna Novom, rotating concertmaster
Johanna holds a Master’s in baroque violin from Oberlin Conservatory and was a First Prize winner of the 2008 American Bach Soloists Young Artists Competition. She is a member of the Diderot String Quartet.
Adriane Post, rotating concertmaster
Adriane holds a Master’s in baroque violin from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor’s from Oberlin Conservatory. She is a member of the Diderot String Quartet.
Susanna Perry Gilmore, rotating concertmaster
Susanna enjoys a multifaceted career as solo artist, chamber musician, and is currently the concertmaster of the Omaha Symphony. She holds degrees from Oxford University (UK) and the New England Conservatory.
*Julie Andrijeski, principal
Julie serves on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University and can be heard on over 10 solo and chamber music recordings on the Dorian label.
Alan Choo
Evan Few
Andrew Fouts
Edwin Huizinga
Carrie Krause
Augusta McKay-Lodge
Jennifer Roig-Francoli
Emi Tanabe
VIOLA
Karina Schmitz, principal
A member of AF since she was 19, Karina holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, CIM, and New England Conservatory.
Kristen Linfante
Kyle Miller
Allison Monroe
CELLO
*René Schiffer, principal
A native of Holland, René was a protégé of the great Anner Bylsma, and can be heard on over 50 recordings. He holds Soloist Diplomas with honors in both modern and baroque cello and serves on the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music.
**Mimé Yamahiro Brinkmann
Rebecca Landell Reed
CONTRABASS
Sue Yelanjian, principal
Sue is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and CIM, and performs frequently with Tafelmusik in Toronto.
*Kathie Stewart
**Francis Colpron
Luke Conklin, folk flute, recorder & shawm
Amy Guitry
OBOE
Debra Nagy
Luke Conklin
Kathryn Montoya
BASSOON
Marc Vallon
Stephanie Corwin
CORNETTO
Kiri Tollaksen
Alexandra Opsahl
TRUMPET
Steven Marquardt
Perry Sutton
SACKBUT
Greg Ingles
Erik Schmalz
Mack Ramsey
Liza Malamut
TIMPANI
Matthew Bassett
PERCUSSION
Rex Benincasa
PLUCKED INSTRUMENTS
Maxine Eilander, baroque harp
Luke Conklin, medieval harp
John Lenti, theorbo, guitar
William Simms, theorbo, guitar
Brian Kay, guitar, oud, theorbo
ORGAN
Peter Bennett
HAMMERED DULCIMER
Tina Bergmann
KEYBOARDS
*Jeannette Sorrell, harpsichord
Peter Bennett, organ
Thomas Forrest Kelly, organ
* denotes founding players
** on leave, 2018-19