Winsome Evans

Australian Harpist and Early Music Specialist

Winsome Evans was an Australian harpsichordist, composer, and musicologist, renowned for her expertise in early music. She was the director of the Renaissance Players, a prominent early music ensemble based in Sydney, which she founded in 1966. The group became one of Australia's longest continually performing ensembles, known for their interpretations of medieval, renaissance, and baroque music. Evans' scholarly work and musical arrangements often drew upon her deep knowledge of historical performance practices. Her contributions to the field of early music were significant, and she produced numerous recordings with the Renaissance Players that showcased her skill as both a musician and a scholar.