About Us

Brandenburg Soloists

The more the Orchestra and I explored and submerged ourselves in period music, the more we came to realise that there existed an opportunity to create a specialised group from within our ranks; a group that has the size, flexibility and experience to explore the more intimate and exotic aspects of period music. Our Brandenburg Soloists series is a way for us to stay on the cutting edge; to take more risks with improvisation; to investigate the mysterious, neglected and elusive side of 17th and 18th century music. With a passion for adventure and the experimental, I am thrilled that these concerts offer dynamic performances with a spontaneous edge, yet focussed precision. The players, all soloists in their own right, are musicians who take great joy in playing together, which clearly comes through in the concerts. Paul Dyer, Artistic Director Brandenburg Soloists Matthew Bruce violin Ben Dollman violin Jamie Hey cello Kirsty McCahon violone/bass Melissa Farrow baroque & renaissance flute Kirsten Barry baroque oboe Tommie Andersson theorbo/guitar/archlute Paul Dyer harpsichord/organ