The identities and contributions of women artists to music in the Baroque period remain relatively obscure in our performance narratives of music from this era.
Forgotten Women of French Baroque Opera: A New Approach to the Repertoire Read More »
Violinist Tekla Cunningham and company set their sights on nine Italian and German composers who each used the style to serve dramatic ends. Played with verve, the music reaffirms the old notion that instrumental music can have the flair of any theatrical spectacle.
CD Review: Stellar Performances in the Stylus Phantasticus Read More »
Guitarist Stefano Maiorana explores the rich musical traditions Santiago de Murcia left behind in his compilations, especially the contrasts between the Italian and Spanish styles the composer-guitarist knew so well.
CD Review: Murcia Guitar Works Receive Vibrant Treatment Read More »
Ever think about everything that happens between movements of music? Assuming there are no distractions— we’ve all heard them—what occurs is a meaningful silence.
Canto: Music in Transition Read More »
With this latest opera, the company will have presented seven mostly lesser-known operatic and choral works by Handel. But just as Orlando is something of an outlier in the company’s repertoire, previous productions showcased two of the celebrated composer’s other operas – Amadigi di Gaula and Xerxes.
Haymarket Opera Continues Handel Series With Filmed ‘Orlando’ Starring Bejun Mehta Read More »
