Acoustics in the Age of Frescobaldi and Fantini
Frescobaldi and Fantini left a few clues as to how one might approach their works, although those details are still hotly contested.
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CD Review: Buxtehude Cantatas Revived
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.
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Book Review: ‘Bach’s Famous Choir’
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.
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Influencing half a century of early music with ears, eyes on future
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.
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Defying Expectations, With an Obscure Instrument and a Hipster Look
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.
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