Joel Frederiksen

As a bass singer Joel Frederiksen has performed with Jordi Savall, Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs and with the ensembles Musica fiata, Freiburger Baroque Orchestra, Josquin Capella, Hassler Consort, Ensemble Gilles Binchois, and Huelgas Ensemble. From 1990-99 in America he was a member of two distinguished ensembles for early music, The Waverly Consort and the Boston Camerata. Joel Frederiksen has recorded over 25 CDs for major record labels and has toured around the world. His solo CD, [album]Orpheus, I am[/album], was received to critical acclaim in the US and Europe.

From 1990-99 in America he was a member of two distinguished ensembles for early music, The Waverly Consort and the Boston Camerata. Joel Frederiksen has recorded over 25 CDs for major record labels and has toured around the world. His solo CD, [album]Orpheus, I am[/album], was received to critical acclaim in the US and Europe. As a singer who plays the lute, he is a leading interpreter of music from the English lutenist songwriters and of early Italian Baroque music. His coloratura basso profundo voice with its wide range, special timbre and his expressive performances have earned him worldwide acclaim.