Fall 2015
Vol. 21 No. 3: Fall 2015
Vibrato Wars
Many people think a peace treaty was signed after the vibrato wars of the 1970s, when the plush string textures of the modern symphony orchestra were challenged by the leaner sound of historical instruments. Eliminating vibrato, along with playing on gut strings, was the most noticeable mark of historically informed performance style. Before it was even called HIP, employing “authentic instruments” set early-music players apart from symphony orchestras, and singing with a pristine, boy-like sound marked a new vocal coloring.
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre’s 350th Birthday
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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University of Rochester Press
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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Emerging Professional Leadership Council
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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