Witness milestones in music history by touring precious books of handwritten music since the Middle Ages. This workshop balances exposure to the genres and styles of traditional plainchant of Western Europe with a survey of issues in Renaissance vocal polyphony through the lens of primary musical sources. The six synchronous sessions feature the study of …
For 40 years, the Boston Early Music Festival has been North America’s leading celebration of Early Music, and 2021 will be no exception! Our 21st biennial Festival—themed Music of Solace & Joy—brings our signature opera, concerts, Exhibition, and Fringe Concerts online with a Virtual Festival open to our many devoted fans around the world. Enjoy archival …
Early Modern Women in Music, Art and Culture: Susanne un jour Many Sixteenth-century dances, madrigals and chansons were written over the story of Susanna and the Elders. The 1548 poem by Guillaume Gueroult Susanne un jour, tells the story of the biblical Susanna, a woman who stood up against evil men. This class will follow …
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A summit meeting in Renaissance and early Baroque song as Anne Azéma (voice) and Nigel North (lutes) explore intimate and sensual French repertoires.
The second concert of BLEMF’s Lilly Library Guatemalan Manuscript Project will be presented by Forgotten Clefs Renaissance Wind Band. Join us for an evening of wind band music recorded at the Monroe County History Center. Friday, May 13 | https://youtu.be/uN-TQu4c1bc 8pm YouTube Premiere Pre-Concert Lecture by Paul Borg (Indiana University) Learn more about BLEMF21 –> http://www.blemf.org/blemf21