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The Curious History of the ‘Caveau’ Viols
In 1759, five viols were stashed in a secret vault in Québec City. The viols’ journey tells us about Canada’s musical past, about how ‘ancient’ instruments are woven into the cultural fabric, and about narratives of early-music revivals.
Louis Couperin, All in One Place
Jean Rondeau’s 10-CD compilation of all the known works of Louis Couperin is a cornucopia of delights. His harpsichord playing is off-the-charts terrific, as are the performances of his instrumental collaborators and vocalists. This highly persuasive box set is a must-have for aficionados of French keyboard repertoire.
Hidden Virtuosas: the Women of Venice’s Ospedali
The all-female Ospedali musicians have been hidden twice: once when performing in their own time and once behind Vivaldi in our time. Philadelphia’s Tempesta di Mare uncovers music by some of these long-neglected women musicians.
50 Lectures on the Bach Cantatas
Despite Bach’s overwhelming presence in our musical lives, a lot of influential scholarship remains inaccessible to a broader public because it is in German. A recent book (and searchable website) has bridged this gap with translations of over 50 lectures by prominent Bach expert Hans-Joachim Schulze. Loaded with the latest in-depth scholarship, the talks are nevertheless aimed toward the amateur listener.
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