From the Publications Director: On the research side, A.I.’s skill in gathering and summarizing information opens boundless possibilities. But the interpretation of facts is an art all its own, not to be casually handed over to a bot. It’s crazy to have to say this, but here we are: Writing is as much an art as playing the viola da gamba or the crumhorn.
Toward an EMA Policy for A.I. Read More »
Is historical performance practice facing a ‘correction’ — a downscaling that reflects a more accurate valuation of its current worth — or, instead, are we heading toward a paradigm shift, where a familiar old model proves to be inadequate and is overturned by a new, workable, and perhaps revolutionary replacement?
Moments of Clarity and a Wake-up Call Read More »
There was once a dismissive, even hostile, attitude toward period instruments and scholarship-based approaches to technique and interpretation. Most of those complaints now seem like dated artifacts of the late 20th c., or were a reaction (let’s be honest) to unrefined instruments and wobbly playing. But that’s now all behind us, right?
Is Historical Performance Still Controversial? Read More »
From the Executive Director: ‘We’re at a critical turning point for cultural institutions. Federal funding for arts and culture is rapidly diminishing, and there’s a real fear that foundations, corporations, and individual donors won’t pick up the slack (and might even give less if economic uncertainty continues)…’
Amidst the Turmoil, We Must Make Our Voices Heard Read More »
In a Letter to the Editor, a soprano reacts to a much-discussed EMAg article on higher education in our field. She say the reporting left out an essential component: the students. ‘As a graduate of two early-music programs, I frequently find myself questioning the value of my degrees.’
Collegiate Early Music: You Forgot the Students Read More »
