EMA FEATURES & PRESS RELEASES
Training Specialists for Historical Dance
With more shows on its calendar and looking for new (and possibly younger) dancers, the New York Baroque Dance Co. put out an audition call. Experience in Baroque style was a plus, but not a requirement. At the same time, the 50-year-old company started weekly technique classes to keep their dancers in peak form. These two components are coming together as Baroque dance continues to expand.
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.
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.
Double Meanings for Epiphany, Candlemas
For many of us, Christmas is past, as is New Year’s. But celebrations ought to continue with the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, which commemorates the arrival of the Magi to the manger, giving a few extra days of revelry. Another major feast is Feb. 2: Candlemas. Preparing for a concert, New York's A Golden Wire looks at the richness of music for the full holiday season.
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EMA RECORDING & BOOK REVIEWS
Tchaikovsky and Mahler, Refreshed on Period Instruments
Historical performance often reveals fresh sounds in big symphonic music. The Philharmonie Austin's Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony and 'Romeo & Juliet' showcases a thrilling Texas ensemble, while the European group Les Siècles, in Mahler's 'The Song of the Earth,' goes back to the composer's soundworld.
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.
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.
Ensemble Galilei, Where Trad and Early Music Meet
Celebrating 35 years, Ensemble Galilei has seen, and perhaps anticipated, the coming together of the traditional music scene with early music. Their latest album mixes the great Irish composer Turlough O'Carolan with John Dowland and music from Elizabethan England with cracking Irish tunes, plus a few newly composed works.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
The North American Virtual Recorder Society (NAVRS) presents a brand-new season of the Medieval Mondays series. Presented by NAVRS’ Music Director Annette Bauer, Medieval Mondays explores composers, themes, and musical ...
Siglo de Oro, one of Britain’s leading vocal ensembles performs as part of Museum Concerts 59th season as Rhode Island’s premier early music concert series. Praised for its golden tone, ...
This ensemble made a brilliant debut in San Diego Early Music Society's series five years ago, and we could not wait any longer to welcome them back. The Gesualdo Six ...
FEATURING WORKS BY BOCCHERINI, HAYDN AND MOZART AT ALICE TULLY HALL ON JANUARY 15, 2026 Guest Soloist is Rising Soprano Song Hee Lee Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford leads ...
Music Worcester celebrates the 341st anniversary of the Baroque composer’s birth with the second annual Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend, Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22, at historic Mechanics Hall ...
