In an engaging debut album, Egeria explores the ‘Tropario de Catania’ manuscript from the multicultural Kingdom of Norman Sicily. They take a refreshing, improvisatory approach, adding embellishments to what’s essentially monophonic music, all of it beautifully sung.
Singing, and Improvising, Music of 12th c. Sicily Read More »
Meet the Continuo Foundation. Founded in 2020 by a former Wall Street financier, the non-profit supports Britain’s early-music scene with grants for resident U.K. ensembles. To date, the foundation has awarded £750,000 for projects across the U.K. Its Continuo Connect is becoming Britain’s go-to events calendar.
Introducing Britain’s Continuo Foundation Read More »
We’re starting to see music history texts that discuss the music and careers of women and composers of color. With Paula Maust’s new anthology, we can now include music theory examples that will help dispel the notion that there were no important composers from these underrepresented groups.
Music Theory Decolonized, with Examples Read More »
Eloquent and technically impeccable, harpsichordist Matthew Dirst’s new recording of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Well-Tempered Clavier’ (Book 1) comes highly recommended. His readings are full of sentiment but avoid sentimentality, capturing the music’s dignity and pathos.
Well-Tempered Bach from Matthew Dirst Read More »
Ensemble Peregrina has long researched and performed music away from the Medieval and Renaissance mainstream, from the periphery in geography and attitude. Their latest recording explores the earliest known setting of the biblical Song of Songs, with exceptional musicianship and an exciting, surprising, sense of character.
The Earliest Song of Solomon Settings Read More »
