Description
Founded by gambists Eric Miller & Phillip Serna, the viol is the medium through which we bridge contemporary & historically-informed performance with experimental and innovative programming for violas da gamba – ViolMedium!
Work Sample
In ViolMedium's Façades & Duplicities, a multidimensional exploration of the rich harmonic, timbral and dramatic potentials offered by violas da gamba! The viol is the medium through which gambists Eric Miller & Phillip Serna bridge contemporary & historically-informed performance in experimental and innovative programming exemplified in masterworks by Abel, Bartók, Finger, Marais, Sainte-Colombe, Schaffrath & more!
Performed December 6, 2020 for Early Music Now (https://www.earlymusicnow.org/) featuring a variety of chamber music for viol consort. ViolMedium's consort offerings include historical performance and more!
Performed December 6, 2020 for Early Music Now (https://www.earlymusicnow.org/), ViolMedium has a variety of ensemble programs that range from Early Music to 20th & 21st-century repertoire!
ViolMedium strives for the highest in artistic quality while blending mind-bending performances around what is capable on our very unusual instruments!
History
Founded by gambists ERIC MILLER & PHILLIP SERNA, the viol is the medium through which we bridge contemporary & historically-informed performance with experimental and innovative programming for violas da gamba – ViolMedium!
Artistic Vision
The goal of ViolMedium is to expand the repertoire played on viola da gamba - viols - from virtuosic duos to rich chamber music, the color palate of the viol consort has been heard so infrequently in Illinois and we believe that it is long overdue!
Name
ViolMedium
Type
Company/Ensemble
Address
14621 Meadow Lane
Plainfield, IL 60544-1402
Artistic Director
Eric Miller
[email protected]
608.443.7751
Contact Person
Phillip Serna
[email protected]
847.722.2093
Web Site
Artistic Discipline(s)
Music
- Classical
Geographic Availability
Central Illinois
Chicago/Chicagoland
Northern Illinois
Southern Illinois
Western Illinois
Fee Ranges
For Duo Recital $700-1200 (travel & per diem for max of $1,500) For Larger Consort Recital $1500-$3000 (travel & per diem for max of $2,000-4,000)
Additional Services
Demonstrations
Lectures
Master classes
Residencies
Core Audience(s)
Adult
Children
Seniors
Youth