Historians over the past two centuries have tended to think of opera and tragic theater as developing along separate lines. This new collection of essays attempts to show developmental connections between them, as well as with other influential forms of opera and theater in the 17th and 18th century.
The Drama and Tensions of Opera and Theater Read More »
French flutist François Lazarevitch and Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien have released the first professional recording of a recent discovery: flute music by Marin Maris that was unknown till 2023. It’s music of ‘exceptionally high quality.’
First Listen: New Flute Music by Marin Marais Read More »
Gathering for an English country dance is like taking a walk through the history of social dance and music, much of it based on Playford’s ‘The English Dancing Master.’ Always a popular and fun night out, the art form today attracts a broad range of participants and is sometimes backed by an early-music band.
English Country Dance, an American Pastime Read More »
The latest recording from conductor Charles Bruffy and his Kansas City Chorale celebrates Marco Polo by connecting East with West. A recent reconstruction of music from Renaissance Spain pairs with Asian folk and art songs from China, India, and Mongolia.
A Shimmering Mirage from Kansas City Chorale Read More »
Shakespeare’s plays are rich in song, with productions at the Globe Theatre featuring musically trained actors and a small instrumental band. We have the texts, but there is no surviving music from any of the Bard’s plays. A new recording from the ensemble Theatro finds ‘lost’ songs from a range of sources, including popular Elizabethan songs.
Play, Music! Songs from Shakespeare Read More »
