Antoine Plante—Artistic Director—Conductor—Viola Da Gamba—Cello
Now in his seventh season as Artistic Director of Mercury Baroque, Antoine Plante continues to build upon his reputation for innovative programming and musical excellence. Plante led Mercury in last season’s fully-staged performance of Rameau’s opera Pygmalion, and in concerts of Bach, Vivaldi and other Baroque masters. He has also recently conducted the National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra. Plante’s ever-expanding repertoire ventured into the classical this season with Mercury’s performance of Mozart and Haydn symphonies. A native of Montréal, Plante earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Conservatoire de Montréal and a Master in Music Degree from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. In addition to conducting, he is an accomplished player on double bass, viola da gamba and Baroque cello. He is a core member of the Houston Grand Opera, and has played with many other prominent ensembles, including Les Violons du Roi and the Montreal Baroque Orchestra.

Jonathan Godfrey—Baroque Violin
A founding member of Mercury Baroque, violinist Jonathan Godfrey has served as Concertmaster and violin soloist since its inception. Mr. Godfrey has performed with many fine ensembles, including the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Houston Ballet Orchestra, The Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, and the IRIS Chamber Orchestra. He has also served as Concertmaster of numerous orchestras, including the Sinfonietta Cracovia, The Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, The American Radio Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra X, and the Pacific Music Festival Orchestra. In addition to his work with Mercury Baroque, Mr. Godfrey currently holds the position of Assistant Concertmaster of the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra and is on the faculty of the Bridges Academy of Fine Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Master of Music degree from Rice University.

Ana Treviño-Godfrey—Soprano
Captivating and versatile soprano Ana Treviño-Godfrey is a founding member of Mercury Baroque and has sung with the ensemble since its inception performing concerts and operas in both the US and abroad, including performances at the 2003 Cervantino International Music Festival in Guanajuato and León, Mexico. Equally proficient with other styles of music, Ms. Treviño-Godfrey was a featured soloist with both the Houston Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra X. She has also sung on numerous occasions with the Houston Chamber Choir. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, she has won numerous vocal competitions, including the National Opera Competition, the Tuesday Night Musical Club of Cleveland, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing competitions. Her opera roles include Galatea from Acis and Galatea, Colette from Le Devin du Village, Serpina from La Serva Padrona, Grisostomo from Don Quixote, Gasparina from La Canterina, Adele from Die Fledermaus, Adina from Elisir d’ Amore, Zerlina from Don Giovanni, Susanna from Le Nozze di Figaro, Despina from Così fan Tutte, and Belinda from Dido and Aeneas. Ms. Treviño-Godfrey is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Rice University where she is researching Mexican Baroque Music.