The Ricercar Consort performs the cycle of seven Buxtehude cantatas collectively called ‘Membra Jesu nostri,’ which was dedicated to Gustav Düben, an organist, composer, and director of music to the King of Sweden, in 1680.
CD Review: Buxtehude Cantatas Revived Read More »
The universal interest in St. Thomas School and its famous choir derives from the fact that J.S. Bach was in charge of it from 1723 to 1750, yet Michael Maul’s treatment of the school makes clear that the most glorious days of the choir (as opposed to its repertory) were not under Bach.
Book Review: ‘Bach’s Famous Choir’ Read More »
Next season will mark 50 years since the founding of Early Music Vancouver — an organization that has exerted much influence on Vancouver’s classical listening habits.
Influencing half a century of early music with ears, eyes on future Read More »
Mr. Byrne, 36, is regarded by many as the leading viol player of his generation, a specialist in obscure repertoire and a leader in Europe’s early-music scene. But his appearance — hipsterish beard, close-cropped hair, all-black outfit, sneakers — suggested something a little edgier.
Defying Expectations, With an Obscure Instrument and a Hipster Look Read More »
Alejandro Enrique Planchart, one of the world’s leading musical scholars, died at age 83 in Santa Barbara, on Sunday, April 28, 2019, after a brief hospitalization.
Musical Scholar Alejandro Planchart, of Santa Barbara, 1935-2019 Read More »
