Renaissonics

music and dazzling improvisations combine in a program that joyously bridges the gap between the artistic and pop. Renaissonics is a unique blend of members, all of whom are internationally recognized soloists, dance musicians, and improvisors. Their playing vibrantly blends this extensive expertise into performances that are continually original. Renaissonics is the resident ensemble for the Historical Dance Foundation's annual International Early Dance Institute. They have appeared at the Festival Cenomanies in Le Mans, France; Musique en Catalogne Romaine, Perpignan, France; and may be heard on Ken Burn's PBS Documentary "The West". They were a featured ensemble for the Christmas Revels where they performed for a public of over 15,000 and for Early Music America's Star Spangled Season. Other appearances include the Boston Early Music Festival, the Cambridge Society for Early Music's International Candlelight Concerts, the Castle Hill Pop Music Series, the Indianapolis Early Music Festival, the New England Conservatory of Music's Improvisation Festival, Plimouth Plantation, and at Boston's First Night Celebration. RENAISSONICS is the resident ensemble of the Killington Vermont Shakespeare Festival. Major collaborations have included performances with Hollywood star Michael York, Bolivian Music Ensemble Sumaj Chasquis, renowned jazz drummer Bob Moses, and Latin Music stars Sol Y Canto. Their cds include 'Carols for Dancing,' produced in collaboration with WGBH Public Radio and, just released in May 2012, 'Capricci in Musica: Vincenzo Ruffo.' RENAISSONICS is also the featured ensemble in WGBH's nationally syndicated Sound and Spirit program Carols for Dancing. In addition to touring RENAISSONICS produces a local Concert Series and a Renaissance Social Dance Series.