Person Open DS/UK/22355 Chateauneuf; Paula; theorbo player Chateauneuf Paula theorbo player Female

Soloist, accompanist, teacher and linchpin of numerous ensembles, lutenist Paula Chateauneuf has earned her reputation as one of the most respected and admired musicians in the early music world; her playing has been described as ‘one of the most exciting things on the pre-classical concert circuit.’ Arriving in London as an American Fulbright Scholar she quickly established herself as a versatile member of the London scene, during which time she was involved in pioneering work with the groups Circa 1500 and Sinfonye, where her improvisational skills came to the fore. It was also then that long-lasting musical relationships were established with the New London Consort, and the Gabrieli Consort, whose principal lutenist she remains to this day. Paula’s in-depth knowledge and skill in the art of basso continuo has made her one of the most sought-after accompanists in early music, resulting in fruitful collaborations with many leading soloists. Her wealth of experience in early opera has led to involvement as both repetiteur and continuo player with the Bayerische Staatsoper, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, New Israeli Opera, Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, and Liceu Barcelona. Paula has recorded extensively for Decca, EMI, Deutsche Grammophon, Linn, and Hyperion. She is a regular coach on courses for the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme, Royal Academy of Music, and De Nieuwe Opera Academie (Amsterdam); she is the lute tutor for the University of Birmingham’s early music department and was an AHRC Creative Arts Fellow. 2009 saw the establishment of her 17th-century style improvisation ensemble, The Division Lobby. https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/a.asp?a=A1587 (March 2019) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 3/28/2019 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 76596e3c-f8db-4225-8c46-7f600af9ef0c