In the early 1180s, King Alfonso VIII of Castile founded a convent near Burgos in north-central Spain. This Cistercian convent became a retreat (Las Huelgas means “place of refuge”) for royal and noble women seeking the religious life. Despite the Cistercian rule that prohibited these ladies from singing polyphony, it seems to have been an …
How did Renaissance music, with its polyphony and its dances, evolve into the Baroque genre of the sonata? We will explore the chanson, the canzona, and the fugue and see how they were all stepping stones to the birth of the sonata. Geared to: upper intermediate to advanced recorders, other instruments welcome. Pitch: A=440. Join …
AEM ONLINE – The Birth of the Sonata – How Did We Get There? with Héloïse Degrugillier Read More »
Composed decades after consort music for viols had gone out of fashion, Purcell's distinctive and wonderful consort music was deeply grounded in tradition while offering new and spectacular musical vistas—an almost unbelievable feat for a composer still in his teens! Purcell's consort music has been recorded on viols since (at least) the 1950s, and his …
AEM ONLINE – Purcell, Purcell, Purcell! with Loren Ludwig, viol Read More »
Gain helpful hints and practical approaches to preparing a score for ensemble singing. Geoffrey Williams will guide participants as he prepares a a selection of William Byrd motets for small ensemble singing. Join AEM ONLINE for new classes in each month! Register for any number of sessions - classes are $25 each. Music for the …
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