Viols Blooming in Texas Â
In Humble, Texas, a music teacher brings students into the musical and social world of the viola da gamba consort.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mentors in Early Music
Jolle Greenleaf, artistic director of TENET Vocal Artists, knows from experience that mentors are an essential element to nurture the early-music community. Greenleaf writes about why and how she started the Talks with TENET mentorship program.
Making Art and the Fight for Freedom
You might not know his name but you've seen his picture. Bayard Rustin, a luminary in the Civil Rights movement, also performed and recorded early music and collected historical instruments at the dawn of New York's early-music revival.
We’re Living in Taruskin’s World
MUSINGS: Richard Taruskin's approach to music as an essential part of society, culture, and politics will forever affect our thinking. "I remember being consulted by the publisher about the advisability of publishing 'Text and Act,' and remember advising then not to publish..."
Girl Just Wanna Have Fun
With pop-star flair, violinist Aisslinn Nosky has shown vitality across her career. For her latest high-profile project, a complete Mozart violin concerto cycle, she traveled through rarely performed Haydn—an unusual journey for most violinists, but in perfect keeping with the H&H approach.
