Celebrated and misused, ‘the Star-Spangled Banner’ stirs patriotic fervor yet, like many documents of early American history, has never quite shed it racist overtones. A smart new book explores the national anthem from multiple angles.
A Problematic Anthem fit for a Nation’s Turbulent History Read More »
‘The opportunity for me to dream, create, and follow a path that I expected would hold me in good stead was, frankly, fraught with challenges. What do you do when you have been taught to believe in your creative gift only to be discouraged in overt and subtle ways in the profession?’
Reflections on Walking Black in the Field of Historical Performance Read More »
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 »
