Via Nova Consort (Instrumental Ensemble)

Founded: Saarbrücke, Saarland, Germany

When the Via Nova Consort was formed, the desire to find the original sound and language of Baroque music was not so widespread as it is today. At that time the road was still a new one. But even today, when much that has been sought and found has become generally accepted, there are still undiscovered paths beside the well known ‘new ways’, which lead to discoveries and new insights. Still eager to find unknown, forgotten compositions and revealing sources and research, the Via Nova Consort now reaps the rewards of their rich experience and knowledge. Their latest research project is called ‘Christian Ernst Graf’.

Core Members:

Mechthild Blaumer (Violin)
Lorenz Blaumer (Violin)
Helmut Winkel (Viola)
Mario Blaumer (Violoncello)
Eri Takeguchi (Harpsichord)

Sources:
Alte Musik Saarland Website, English translation by Aryeh Oron (June 2021)
Liner notes to the album "Christian Ernst Graf" Five String Quartets: (Chandos, March 2015)
Photo 02: © Claudia Raudszus
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (June 2021)

Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Conductor

As

Works

Georg Grün

Orchestra

[CR-44] (2017?, Radio recording): BWV 44

Links to other Sites

Via Nova Consort (Alte Musik Saarland) [German]