Spring 2015
Vol. 21, No. 1; Spring 2015
A clever self-promoter, Jacquet de La Guerre augmented her exceptional musical talents with a combination of shrewd risk taking, perceptive opportunism, and persuasive ability. Described by the Mercure Galant, a prominent French newspaper of the time, as a “marvel of our century,” Jacquet was born into a musical family, and was highly favored by King Louis XIV. From a young age, she received musical training at his court. She later composed and performed works that spanned several genres, publishing many of them, which was quite unusual for a woman.
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Boydell & Brewer is pleased to offer Early Music America members a 25% discount on most titles. The 25% discount cannot, however, be combined with conference or other discount offers.If you would like to use this discount, please remember to quote this offer code when ordering: BB291 To order, please visit the University of Rochester
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Mission The Emerging Professional Leadership Council (EPLC) provides young professionals valuable non-profit board experience by working alongside the board of Early Music America to support and advocate for the next generation of early music professionals, performers, scholars, patrons and enthusiasts in the Americas. EPLC members receive mentorship from EMA board and committee members, take part
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In 2012, Early Music America sought to foster early music ensembles early in their careers and created the Baroque Performance Competition to promote awareness and support their growth. Through an application process and panel review, six finalists were selected to compete on October 20, 2012 at Corpus Christi Church in New York City. The Baroque
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