There are very few recordings of Guillemain’s music due to its “bizarre” nature, but that’s what drew me to his compositions in the first place! The sonatas and symphonies on this album have never been recorded before, and it was very exciting to show how Guillemain puts the typical solo sonata and trio sonata setups […]
Guillemain: Violin Sonata in B minor, Op. 1 No. 3, IV Allegro assai Read More »
I chose a piece from this recording because this chamber group is like family to me. In these times when we all must be extremely conscientious about keeping our distance from one another, I find myself reflecting on the musical connections that mean the most to me. I miss the intimacy of playing with dear
Fasch: Largo – Sonata In G Minor For Two Oboes, Bassoon, And Basso Continuo, FWV N:G1 Read More »
This is our most recent (and only) recording. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vajra Voices and founder/director Karen R. Clark are —like many— suffering the sadness and loss of our creative endeavors. We are grateful to organizations like Early Music America, and, our affiliate organization The San Francisco Early Music Society. We hope
Hildegard: Ave Generosa Read More »
I was looking forward to coming to New York with the Ratas in April, and to sharing some of this music. There will be a next time… but until then here’s an idea for finding some color in the dark night. I am fine, at home in the Loire Valley where things are healthy and
Lasso: La nuit froide et sombre Read More »
Nicholas McGegan looks back on his 34 years as music director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, a tenure that ended suddenly amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bidding A Baroque Adieu: End Of The McGegan Era At PBO Read More »
