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February 2021
Glories of the Baroque: Vivaldi
H+H concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky directs this captivating program of Vivaldi, featuring the H+H string section and the inspiring countertenor Reginald Mobley. Host Emily Marvosh converses with the musicians before they perform each piece, allowing our audience to share their insights into the music, performed in the evocative setting of St. Cecilia Parish. Enjoy the bright exuberance of this Baroque celebration as H+H’s Orchestra members capture the thrill of when the music was first composed. Music Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin and…
Find out more »Live from Amsterdam — Frauen-Liebe: A Woman’s Love
Love is in the air as Music Director Richard Egarr, mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj, and keyboardist Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya explore the depths of human emotion in a special segment of Live from Amsterdam: Valentine's Day Edition! Join us on Sunday, February 14th at 11AM PT for Haydn's dramatic Arianna a Naxos, a cantata depicting the Cretan Princess Arianna's painful desertion by Theseus. From there, Barbara will lead us on a woman's journey through the many phases of love in Schumann's Frauen-Liebe und Leben. And in between, Richard and Alex will do as they do in a beautiful arrangement of Mahler's love letter to Alma for four-hand…
Find out more »AEM ONLINE – Show your Technique some Love: Duos by Bach, Hotteterre, and Telemann with Lisette Kielson, recorder
Is there no love lost between you and your technique work? In addition to treating yourself to flowers and chocolate on this Valentine’s Day, show you care by devoting some time to technique. It won’t feel like work as we play duos by Bach, Hotteterre, and Telemann. This music arranged for two alto recorders gives us the wonderful opportunity to focus on our beloved technical issues of finger coordination, articulation, high notes, phrasing, and more. We’ll rekindle the romance with…
Find out more »In Concert: The Artistry of John Lenti
One of the world’s great lute players makes his home in Seattle. John Lenti performs nationally and internationally with great baroque ensembles, including Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Apollo’s Fire, and many more. John presents an evening of music on several lute family instruments, including works by John Dowland, Francesco da Milano, Giulio Caccini, and others. John Lenti, described by the Seattle Times as “a joy to behold” is regularly beheld playing lute, theorbo, and baroque guitar with lots of…
Find out more »Catherine (Kitty) Clive – Her Look is Measure and Her Action Sound
A special rebroadcast of the lecture by John Burkhalter in anticipation of 'Kitty Clive Sings Arne, Boyce and Handel'.
Find out more »AEM ONLINE – Love, Lust, Leaps, and Ligatures: Music from the Chansonnier Cordiforme with Karen Cook
The Chansonnier Cordiforme is a beautifully illuminated French book of songs dating to around the 1460s. The manuscript was created in the shape of a heart - perfect for a class on Valentine's Day! We'll work through some of the best of its works — come for Binchois & Bedyngham, stay for Ockeghem, Ghizeghem, and, of course, Anonymous! A good knowledge of duple and triple mensurations, C clefs, and ligatures will be important. Open to: instrumentalists and singers. Transcriptions will…
Find out more »Yoga & Mindfulness (Intermission) with Melissa White and Elena Urioste
Presented for free as part of Early Music America's "The Well-Tempered Musician" wellness series. Intermission sessions were created by Melissa White and Elena Urioste to connect participants' minds, bodies, and breath to music-making through an introduction to yoga. Registration is available now. The meeting will open 10 minutes ahead of the start time and the room will be locked at 5 minutes past the start time. Intermission (Melissa White and Elena Urioste) Founded by violinists/yogis Melissa White and Elena Urioste,…
Find out more »Tiny Bach Concerts Episode 6 (American Bach Society)
In Tiny Bach Concerts Episode 6, la speranza performs J.S. Bach's Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034, with commentary by Jeanne Swack. Transcript and Musical Examples: http://americanbachsociety.org/videos/video7-swack-lasperanza.html American Bach Society website: https://www.americanbachsociety.org/ American Bach Society video page: https://www.americanbachsociety.org/videos.html American Bach Society Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/americanbachsociety American Bach Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanbachsociety/ American Bach Society Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambachsociety la speranza website: https://la-speranza.com/ Founder and Artistic Director Yvonne Smith's website: https://yvonnesmithviola.com/viola/ la speranza Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lasperanzamusic la speranza Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/lasperanzahouston/ la speranza Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/lasperanzahou Jeanne Swack, University of…
Find out more »Mental Health Monday Meditation: Tapping into Self Healing with Carla Sciaky
Offered for free as part of The Well-Tempered Musician wellness series. Tapping into Self Healing with Carla Sciaky Registration available now. Meeting will open 10 minutes before the start time and will be locked at 5 minutes past. Carla Sciaky’s musical career spans five decades, beginning in the folk world with touring and recording, winning awards as a songwriter, and most recently being inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Concurrently, she has been a performer of early music,…
Find out more »SalonEra: Stylus Fantasticus
February 15th's episode of SalonEra features a spectacular team of musicians, including West Coast-based violinist Tekla Cunningham, Les Délices violinist Julie Andrijeski, Irish harpist Maria Cleary, and baritone Jonathon Woody (previously featured on SalonEra: Schubertiade.) These artists will share their passion for 17th-century music through conversations and newly-produced remote collaborations. Musical selections include works by Schmelzer, Kapsberger, Albertini, and Bruhns. SalonEra is a free, livestreamed broadcast. You can watch on Les Délices’ YouTube, Facebook, or on the SalonEra website. A salon experience for…
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