This path-breaking new book might be the definitive study of the technique, called ‘solmization,’ by which many 18th-c. musicians learned to read—and subsequently to perform, improvise and compose—melodic lines.
Ut, Re, Mi, Fa: A New Look at Learning in the 18th Century Read More »
‘Eros & Subtilitas,’ the latest from Tasto Solo, is as unmissable as their other recent releases. It centers around music by 16th-c. Italian composer Vicenzo Ruffo and the interplay between vocal and instrumental music.
‘Eros & Subtilitas’ in Dialogue from the Italian Renaissance Read More »
The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado started an apprentice program in 2007, in part to mentor the next generation, to scout for new members, and to bring fresh perspectives into the ensemble. They’ve succeeded in all these aspects.
Apprentices as Colleagues and Sometimes as Teachers Read More »
The Baroque-to-Folk ensemble Beneath A Tree gathered their favorite and most enjoyable music in the album ‘My Cup of Tea.’ They performed on a recent EMA Emerging Artists Showcase, and this recording is equally impressive—warm, unpretentious, beautifully delivered.
‘My Cup of Tea’ Goes Down Easy Read More »
“How many talented singers are we losing who encounter vocal fatigue or injury and assume that it is their fault? [By] implying that vocal fatigue equates to a lack of natural talent rather than framing it as a normal challenge that everyone will experience at different points of their career encourages the maintenance of the current veil of silence around vocal injury. We must encourage singers to seek help, be vulnerable, and understand that vocal challenges can be worked through.”
Letters to the Editor: Replies to ‘Let’s Talk about the English Choral Tradition’ Read More »
