Ancient and modern artforms come together to create a new work for a modern world. Seattle, WA ‑ Early Music Seattle is thrilled to present Pas de Deux (French: “step for two”), with Seattle Baroque and Whim W’Him Contemporary Dance. This concert will have two performances, Friday evening, February 10 and Sunday, February 12 for […]
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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.
Who’s Invited to Early Music? A Mother’s Take on Audience Inclusivity Read More »
(Vancouver, BC) – Let’s face it – winter in Vancouver can be dreary. The grey skies and endless rain can dampen the spirits of even the most positive people. Early Music Vancouver (EMV) is coming to the rescue with four bright and lively concerts (two live and two digital) over the next six weeks that
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Music for solemn occasions has long called for the dark gravitas of a brass ensemble. With its latest recording, Belgium-based period-instrument ensemble InAlto focuses on an especially rich period in the genre’s history.
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ARTEK’s first holiday program since the pandemic presents Vivaldi’s blockbuster Four Seasons, featuring ARTEK’s violin leader, Cynthia Freivogel with the ARTEK Baroque Orchestra (Gwendolyn Toth, director). Ms. Freivogel is known on YouTube for her performances of the Four Seasons, garnering over 30 million views. Now, ARTEK is bringing the chance to hear her perform this
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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.
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Among the world’s great sopranos, Dame Emma Kirkby’s career spans nearly 50 years, and a discography of more than 100 recordings. Her trailblazing contribution revived audiences for the elegant beauties of early Baroque and Renaissance classical music. The winner of the Queen’s Medal for Music is joined on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. by her
Dame Emma Kirkby, soprano & Jakob Lindberg, lute – Performance and Master Class Read More »
Voices, viols, virginals, and more. Northwestern’s William Byrd Festival starts this week, a rare chance to hear lectures and performances. We speak with the festival artists and scholars about the versatile composer.
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BEMF presents Vox Luminis with Director Lionel Meunier in a dynamic program of sacred music by Monteverdi—November 4 in Boston ARTIST: Vox LuminisLionel Meunier, director Zsuzsi Tóth, Perrine Devillers, Tessa Roos & Victoria Cassano, soprano; Jan Kullmann & Barnabas Hégyi, alto; Jacob Lawrence & João Moreira, tenor; Sebastian Myrus & Lionel Meunier, bass Tuomo Suni & Johannes Frisch, violin; Benoît vanden
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World-renowned countertenor superstar Philippe Jaroussky makes a triumphant return to BEMF to open the 2022–2023 Season leading his Ensemble Artaserse in a beguiling program of opera arias and instrumental interludes. Heralded both for his uniquely captivating and nuanced voice and his keen musical curiosity, Jaroussky shares a selection of brilliant and beloved arias by Handel and Vivaldi alongside rarely heard gems by Baroque masters Hasse, Piccinni, and Ferrandini.
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