We’re starting to see music history texts that discuss the music and careers of women and composers of color. With Paula Maust’s new anthology, we can now include music theory examples that will help dispel the notion that there were no important composers from these underrepresented groups.
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Celebrate the coming of summer with Relic in a performance that will enliven the imagination and excite the senses! Relic, a touring early music ensemble known for its spirited performances and innovative programs, will be touring New York and New Jersey in early June, with a culminating performance at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (3 W
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Jean-Joseph Mouret’s comic ‘Les fêtes de Thalie,’ an opera-ballet, was a hit in early 18th-c. Paris. Now the period-instrument Opera Lafayette, conducted by Christophe Rousset, is set to give its modern premiere, with a production that’s contemporary (and maybe a little zany) in look and choreography.
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New Album: Ensemble Diderot shines a spotlight on its harpsichordist Philippe Grisvard in World Premiere recordings of repertoire from the court of Frederick II. Famed for imaginative concepts and first recordings, Ensemble Diderot’s latest series of recordings spotlighting members of the ensemble now turns to the ensemble’s harpsichordist: Philippe Grisvard, described by Diapason as having
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After 25 years of building and re-building, the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra has found stability and high artistic success.
From Scratch: Atlanta’s Early Music Scene Read More »
For most of us, the early-music repertoire is so great it needs no special pleading — even as attendance numbers might suggest otherwise. So what works in early-music programming? Who’s been successful at audience engagement, and how do presenters select their historical performance projects?
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Montreal’s Infusion Baroque joyously blurs the lines between Western ‘early music’ and ‘world music’ in their latest album, East is East. The ensemble’s core musicians, plus an array of distinguished guests, make East and West sound refreshing and new.
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Alkemie to present two performances on April 13 and April 14 at the Brooklyn Public Library and All Saint’s Episcopal Church NEW YORK, NY–On April 12, 2024, Bright Shiny Things releases Love to My Liking [BSTC-O201], early music ensemble Alkemie’s collection of 13th-century trouvère songs, dances, and motets, 8 of the 13 tracks are world
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For Immediate Release March 15, 2024 PRESS CONTACT Joanna Boyle, General Manager Musicians of the Old Post Road 781.466.6694 musicians@oldpostroad.org PHOTOS https://oldpostroad.org/press-room MUSICIANS OF THE OLD POST ROAD presents Rustic Classical Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:00 pm Old South Church, Boston, MA and live-streamed at www.oldpostroad.org Sunday, April 21, 2024, 4:00 pm Worcester Historical Museum,
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