Denise Briesé enjoys an active career with the viola da gamba and violone, performing and recording with Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra and early music ensembles including Con Gioia. She also plays the double bass with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Redlands Symphony, Downey Symphony, and many other Southern California ensembles. Ms. Briesé attended USC as a student of Dennis Trembly, John Clayton, and James Tyler.