Chaméleon, s. an animal that takes the color of whatever it touches, and is said to live on air.
The New Spelling Dictionary, Rev. John Entick, A. M., London 1783
Jennifer Harris, historical bassoon
Ulrike Becker, cello, viola da gamba
Barbara Messmer, violone, viola da gamba
Andrea Baur, lutes, guitars
Evelyn Laib, harpsichord
It is the aim of Ensemble Chameleons artistic director, Jennifer Harris, to create colourful and varied musical experiences, and constantly look for a language which will be relevant in our day
and age, one which can captivate the listener.
It is because of this that the incentive arose to shape each concert in such a way, that the audience feels as if it is part of the action. Complacent musicians on a faraway stage is passé!