Baroque violinist, composer, and singer-song-writer Rebecca Scout Nelson is among the most intriguing musicians on today’s historical performance scene, finding her voice in both early music and sounds that are entirely personal and confessional.
Finding Truths, Finding Self Read More »
From the Executive Director: ‘Regardless of your politics, I think we can agree that the last few months have been chaotic for the performing arts, with a variety of new federal policies creating uncertainty around the funding we rely on.’ But EMA’s 2025 Virtual Summit will allow for a global gathering.
Politics, the Performing Arts, and EMA’s 2025 Summit Read More »
Keyboardist Byron Schenkman reflects on growing up Jewish and finding connections in early music. ‘I sometimes wonder how different my experiences might have been if I’d had Jewish mentors in my early years.’
Yiddishkeit and Early Music Read More »
Meet Andréa Walker, a silvery voiced soprano with a burgeoning career. Still a doctoral student, she balances research into gallant art songs with an ever-busier performance schedule. Her ensemble, Duo CPE, was part of EMA’s Emerging Arts Showcase. Next week, June 11, they will join recent Showcase laureates for a concert at the Boston Early Music Festival.
Marks on the Soul: Listening to Mariachi, Singing Lieder Read More »
A true contralto voice is rare and thus is often misunderstood or mistreated. In her Canto essay, a notable contralto makes the case for carefully nurturing what’s as compelling a voice type as has ever existed on stage.
CANTO: Low-Voiced Angels of Loveliness Read More »
