New and Different: the rise of amateur Baroque community orchestras with no direct links to academia or instrumental societies. These musicians play with period instruments and are just as committed to historical performance as their professional counterparts. Yet ‘we do not reject anybody because they are either too good or too bad.’
The Rise of Community Read More »
‘We’re all keenly aware of the stigma in classical music about people with hearing loss,’ writes tenor Thomas Cooley. ‘The doctor asked why I was crying. I responded: I just don’t know other singers who use hearing aids.’
Canto: Ending the Stigma of Singers and Hearing Loss Read More »
‘I suppose it would be easier for EMA to cater to just professional musicians or only arts administrators,’ writes EMA Executive Director David McCormick. ‘But there’s a vitality to the rich tapestry of our membership that allows for a collaborative spirit between professional performers, amateur players, scholars, luthiers, and listeners, to name a few. Thanks to our free and low-cost membership options for students, we have more young members than ever before…’
Membership Impacts the Entire Field Read More »
As the only published composer of African descent in 16th-century Europe, Vicente Lusitano’s compelling music and life are overdue for reevaluation.
Vicente Lusitano – A Legacy Recovered Read More »
The French-American lutenist is on an unstoppable rise to the top of the international early-music scene.
The Unmistakable Sound of Thomas Dunford Read More »
