This short study is a vivid account of British performances of Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti between 1750 and 1850, debunking the notion that musicians of the era were not interested in music of the past.
When Britain Went Mad for Old Music Read More »
The Sphinx Performance Academy introduces Black and Latine students (age 11-17) to period instruments and historical performance in an intensive, two-week summer camp. EMA is assisting the project with scholarships and free memberships.
Sphinx Performance Academy Taps Early Music Read More »
The celebrated duo Dulces Exuviae are lutenist Bor Zuljan and baritone Romain Bockler. In their newest album, ‘Toutes les nuits,’ they paint the vast expanse of a night in Renaissance Europe, from Italian frottole and French chansons to Spanish villancicos and pan-European madrigals.
Capturing the Night in Dulces Exuviae’s ‘Toutes les nuits’ Read More »
European Baroque and Indian classical have freedom within structure. As a singer you have so much agency. You start with melodic brilliance, and then the singer makes their mark on the composition through their use of ornamentation.
CANTO: Finding the Baroque in Carnatic Classical Music Read More »
Imagine a show in a dank London tavern. Henry Purcell’s music is new, and the virtuoso performers throw in drinking songs, reels, jigs–all for fun. In their latest album, violinist Bjarte and Barokksolistene roam the delightful undersides of where historical performance ensembles can go.
