Since its inception in 1994, the ensemble has gained a worldwide reputation for the excellence of its playing and for its interpretative flair. The members of the ensemble are the leader Yoshimichi Hamada (cornetto and recorder), Kaori Ishikawa (viola da gamba), and Marie Nishiyama (2) (harpsichord and harp). Anthonello makes much of "the spirit of the period" when early music was composed, and makes clear the essential charm of music which is endowed with much animation and liveliness