Recorder ~ Flute ~ Instruction ~ Performance

Lisette Kielson has appeared as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player in France, New York, and throughout the Midwest. Enthralling audiences with her innovative programming and distinctive musicianship, she has been described by the media as “sparkling with life” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) and with “dazzling natural technique and brilliant interpretation…performing with true character and style.” (Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace)

Her recordings are played nationally and have received enthusiastic reviews from American Recorder, American Record Guide, and Audio Video Club of Atlanta.

Artistic Director of L’Ensemble Portique Lisette performs both baroque and contemporary chamber music. The ensemble has been invited to perform at such venues, including the North River Music Series in New York City; The Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series in Montgomery, NY; the Norton Building Concert Series and Mostly Music at NEIU in Chicago; Sunday Afternoon Live in Madison, Wisconsin; and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Independently, Lisette’s guest appearances have included the Jubilate Deo Orchestra in Alsace-France; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Opera Theater/Baroque Band; Music of the Baroque; Callipygian Players/Bella Voce; Madison Bach Musicians; Ars Antigua in partnership with The Chicago Humanities Festival; University of Minnesota Bach Festival; Midwestern Historical Keyboard Society; The American Bach Project; Madison Early Music Festival; Peoria Bach Festival; and Luther College Faculty Artist Series. Upcoming performances include the Haymarket Opera Company, The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University, and Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Lisette has gained much inspiration, guidance, and strength from her teachers and mentors. Recorder: Roberta Sweet, John Langfeld, Eva Legêne, and Michael Barker. Flute: Nina Barwell, Mary-Louise Poor, Ernestine Whitman, Kate Lukas, James Pellerite, and Peter Lloyd.

Lisette holds Bachelor and Master Degrees in flute performance from Indiana University and a post-master’s Diploma in recorder performance from The Royal Conservatory of The Hague, the Netherlands.

Lisette directs the Collegium Musicum at Bradley University, teaches on the faculty of the Whitewater Early Music Festival, and leads workshops and master classes throughout the country. Lisette serves as President and board member of the American Recorder Society and Associate Director of the Recorder Orchestra of the Midwest.