Meet the Musicians
The Bel Canto Chamber Players came together over 30 years ago with the goal of creating music as beautiful as the natural splendor of western New England and as wonderful as the people who live here. Since then, we've performed at hundreds of weddings, parties, and other events throughout New England and New York. We are privileged to be the String Quartet in Residence at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield, Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on our versatility and have made it our lives' work to bring the joy of beautiful classical and popular music to listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
The Bel Canto Chamber Players is several groups in one! Choose a string quartet, string trio or string duo. In addition to violins, violas, and cellos, add an oboe or flute, or even have just a soloist. Our wedding ensembles work well indoors as well as outdoors. We are happy to provide music for ceremonies of any religion or no religion and we proudly perform at LGBTQ ceremonies and events.
Carol Hutter
Violin and Viola
A founding member of Bel Canto, Carol was awarded a scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music, and was a Fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from SUNY/Binghamton and a Master's of Music Degree from UMASS Amherst. She has performed professionally for more than 35 years with ensembles including the Hartford, Binghamton, and Sacramento Symphonies, the Arcadia Players Baroque Ensemble, and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.
Jennifer Allen
Cello
Jennifer Allen, cello, received her Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin College, and has played in the Tri Cities Opera Orchestra, the Binghamton Symphony Orchestra, the Pioneer Valley Symphony and The B.C. Pops Orchestra. She is a founding member of the Bel Canto Chamber Players, and has performed chamber music and solo music throughout New York and Massachusetts.
David Siegel
Violin
David Siegel received a B.M. From Manhattan School of Music. In addition to touring with Philharmonia Hungarica and Phantom of the Opera, David has performed with many local organizations including Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Boston Ballet Orchestra, and Springfield Symphony Orchestra. He has also studied extensively with Aaron Rosand. David teaches privately in the Worcester, MA area, and resides in Millbury, MA.
Kavan Rambukwelle
Violin
Kavan received his Bachelor's Degree in Music from SUNY/Purchase and his Master's of Music degree from the University of Notre Dame. Kavan has extensive performance experience in solo and chamber music in Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, and his native country, Sri Lanka. He has performed with the Tokyo String Quartet, Medici Quartet & New World String Quartet.
Lisa Woodard
Violin
Hailing from Indiana, Lisa started violin in public school at the age of 10, attended New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and received her degree in violin performance, studying primarily with Eric Rosenblith. Her studies continued at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford. She now teaches at the Hartt School and at a magnet school in New Haven. She has played with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.