EMA FEATURES & PRESS RELEASES
CANTO: Low-Voiced Angels of Loveliness
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.
Showcasing ‘The Women of Magdala’
The eclectic ensemble Magdalena, its members trained in historical performance, explored their broad interests at last year's EMA Emerging Artists' Showcase concert. From Irish sean-nós folk singing to a Renaissance dance suite, their program explored music associated with historical women named Magdalena.
Picking Up Good Vibrations at the EMA Showcase
Violinist Amelia Sie and friends gave a sensational performance at the 2024 EMA Emerging Artists Showcase. Their virtuosic program explored scordatura (or cross-tuning), the re-tuning of violin strings for new sonic effects. From Baroque composers to Appalachian fiddlers, it creates sounds at once spectacular and down-home.
The Ups (and Downs) of Collegiate Early Music
Historical performance is on an upswing across the U.S., and standards have never been higher. But the future of the field is not so clear for the next generation. There's some growth at the collegiate level but, alarmingly, more than a few losses. What's the national picture?
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EMA RECORDING & BOOK REVIEWS
Love and Jealousy from the Spanish Baroque
The world premiere recording of 'Venus y Adonis' by José de Nebra, shows the composer as one of the great masters of the Spanish Baroque. He blends the Italianate opera styles prevalent in his day with the seguidilla, the fandango, and, at his best, a rare melodic gift.
Music and Healing at a Rome Ospedale
The Ospedale di Santo Spirito, a hospital, orphanage, and charitable institution in Rome (founded in 1198), entwined worlds of religion, music, and therapeutic care. Although regulated by the Catholic Church, the hospital was also responsive to cultural and scientific changes.
When the Chorus Comes First in the B-minor Mass
For almost a decade, conductor Raphaël Pichon and his Pygmalion ensemble and choir have offered some extraordinary performances of the Baroque classics. Their latest is Bach's B-minor Mass, played with accuracy and verve and notable for its 30-voice chorus. This is historical performance singing at the highest level.
Sweet Dreams Are Made by D’Anglebert
Elisabeth Wright puts a lifetime of study, performing, and teaching into her new recording of keyboard suites by Jean-Henri D’Anglebert, one in a string of harpsichord masters serving Louis XIV. Her love for this music is everywhere apparent, and her readings are lucid, expressive, and never static.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
Cambridge, MA - The Cambridge Society for Early Music returns from hiatus following the passing of long-time director Jim Nicholson with new leadership, a Fringe concert with the Boston Early ...
St. Paul, Minnesota – May 13, 2025 – The Lyra Baroque Orchestra is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bojan Čičić as our new Artistic Director. This significant addition to ...
The Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards and the Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies proudly announce the conference-festival Forte|Piano 2025: a gathering spot where those interested in historical pianos can ...
Early music pioneer Judith Davidoff, who passionately volunteered teaching music at public schools throughout her long career, has inspired her son - visual artist Max Rosen - to dedicate his ...
May 2, 2025 The Society for Historically Informed Performance announces its 2025 Concert Series. Somerville, MA – The Society for Historically Informed Performance (SoHIP) presents eight weeks of live performances ...
