The latest recording from the ensemble Profeti della Quinta, founded and led by Elam Rotem, explores Rore’s lesser known first book of madrigals. Popular in their day, these were widely reprinted as vocal or instrumental pieces and used for teaching — but never recorded in their original four-voice setting till now.
Madrigals from the ‘Divine’ Cipriano de Rore Read More »
Anne Timberlake, guest editor for this week’s E-Notes newsletter, has compiled everything you need to know to get started at an early-music summer workshop. A veteran recorder player and teacher, Timberlake says these workshops are all about making music in community. But what can you expect from the experience? She has some answers.
Why Attend a Summer Workshop? Read More »
Rome was second only to Venice in music publishing in 15th-century Italy. Jane A. Bernstein’s new book details Roman publishers’ ingenuity in meeting musicians’ needs — with insights into composition and performance practice of the era. It’s also a look into the ‘synergistic relationship’ between technological innovation and the diversity of musical expression.
Renaissance Innovation, Roman Expression Read More »
Remembering the late James S. Nicolson, harpsichordist Mark Kroll pays tribute to their half-century of friendship and collegiality.
Remembering James S. Nicolson by Mark Kroll Read More »
We remember harpsichordist and virginalist James Nicolson, who passed away last week. He was lauded as one of the most esteemed figures in America’s early-music community.
In Memoriam: James Nicolson Read More »
