Battle of the Bands
In Texas, the competitive spirit pervades everything, even the arts and its funding. Can early music make the cut, and thrive?
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Who’s Invited to Early Music? A Mother’s Take on Audience Inclusivity
Navigating the pandemic with a toddler in tow, the author had few problems in public spaces — till they were kicked out of an early-music concert.
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Instrument Makers with Pluck
There are more makers, repairers, and restorers of harpsichords and clavichords in North America than one might expect. A number of these experts were happy to share their philosophies on instrument making.
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These Days, What Isn’t HIP?
In this lively essay, the author argues that the old attitudes toward historically informed performance are rapidly coming apart. Today, HIP is becoming its own style, for music both old and brand new.
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A Star in the Medieval Firmament
An unsung star of early music, Shira Kammen refreshes medieval music and everyone around her. Kammen has inspired and coached so many budding medievalists that she’s already a legend.
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