Early Music America

Hopkinson Smith: Bright & Early The “supreme poet of the lute” (Gramophone) creates a subtle, intimate dialogue between Dalza and Spinacino, witnesses of the instrument’s flourishing culture in Italy at the dawn of the 16th century, in an album to be released on Naïve Classiques on February 3. “Certainly the continued presence on this earth

Ran Blake, a jazz improvisation teacher of mine, once told me that when we meet the right people to play with we should never leave them.  I am so fortunate to have had many musicians, friends and musical partners throughout my life and career, but one is very special -Belladonna Quartet Belladonna formed by myself

Jouyssance returns to the British Isles for its beloved tradition of celebrating Twelfth Night. Exploring carols and motets from Dunstable to the Dublin Troper, Jouyssance will also present works by Byrd, Philips and Tallis (including excerpts of the sumptuous Missa Puer natus est). And after the concert, let us treat you to a cup of