How do we keep up with what’s going on? In our field, it’s the kind of writing that is variously called music journalism, criticism, public musicology, or haute vulgarisation. These terms all have in common that they’re written by experts to be read by non-experts.
MUSINGS: On Scholars Who Write for the Public Read More »
This past summer I was honored to be elected board president of EMA. My wish for continuous expansion: our awareness of each other within the field, our scholarships and support for young talent, our reach and service to include Latin America, and the scope of our art to include historical traditions and practices from around the world.
A Wish for the Future Read More »
Early music brings us together, since exploring long forgotten or ignored repertoire requires communities of knowledge and of specialized practice. The late soprano Deborah Roberts took this ideal to the highest level, connecting amateurs and professionals on both sides of the Atlantic.
Canto: Singers as Community Read More »
Political chaos impacts us all. How will we respond? When it comes to government arts support, the new administration in Washington has a clear agenda: to zero out funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. We’re just days past the inauguration, and the returning president has again called government arts funding “a waste.” The argument over paying for the arts has long been a sideshow in the culture wars.
Playing Politics with Art Read More »
Restoration means bringing an instrument back to a playable condition. Conservation is about preserving an instrument in its current state and ensuring its survival. Is “restorative conservation” the solution, or just the latest trend?
State of Being: Restoration or Conservation? Read More »
