Evan Plommer, Bass Lute
 
While studying guitar in his early teens, Evan Plommer's teacher, Bob Eby introduced him to several transcriptions of 16th Century lute music. Fortuitously, it was around this time that his friend, Grant Tomlinson introduced him to a real lute. In 1980 Plommer went to study lute with Nigel North in London, and also has had invaluable help over the years from Ray Nurse, Hopkinson Smith, Carlo Novi, and Paul O'dette. A few of the many people and groups Plommer has played  with are: The Cecelian Ensemble (with Susie Napper and Carlo Novi), The Studio de musique ancienne de Montreal, The CBC Vancouver  Orchestra (with Stanley Ritchie and Paul Elliot), The Vancouver  Symphony Orchestra, and, has done many recitals both solo and in  ensemble for Early Music Vancouver. Since moving to Ontario last year he also had the pleasure of playing with The International Symphony Orchestra in Port Huron, and, at the Bach Festival in Frankenmuth, Michigan.