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.
The esteemed British ensemble I Fagiolini, wonderfully irreverent, takes music from the 1500s to concoct daffy new plots. Available on YouTube, these are comic tales that resonate with today’s viewers.
Deliriously Fun, These Short Films Reimagine 16th-Century Music Read More »
All early musicians, at some point, will need to edit or arrange music for practice or performance. Finally, there’s a sensible how-to guide that covers the basics and beyond, from making the most of historical sources to making interpretive decisions about modern critical editions and more.
Need to Arrange and Edit Early Music? Now There’s a How To Guide Read More »
Radiant soprano Amanda Forsythe and Apollo’s Fire continue their fruitful relationship in music by Bach, with two cantatas and two arias. Proof, as artistic director Jeannette Sorrell puts it, of Bach’s love affair with the soprano voice.
Music of Pure Joy: Amanda Forsythe Sings Bach with Apollo’s Fire Read More »
