Nicholas McGegan looks back on his 34 years as music director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, a tenure that ended suddenly amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bidding A Baroque Adieu: End Of The McGegan Era At PBO Read More »
In this piece, the character feels lost at sea, despite having thought they were close to the shore – amid the storms and the tempests of the current moment, it seems to be a set of emotions many are experiencing right now. I have lost a few months of work, and it is certainly a
Gluck: “Sperai vicino il lido” from Demofoonte Read More »
This selection is from the latest recording of Infusion Baroque. I was on tour in Florida with this ensemble when the WHO declared COVID 19 a world-wide pandemic. I think we will all remember where we were that day when everything changed. Being away from home while this was happening was particularly stressful. Everything became
Kreüsser: Flute Quintetto in A Major, Op. 10, No. 2, I. Allegro Moderato Read More »
There are many occasions when professional choral singers have the opportunity to sing the great liturgical works of classical composers like Mozart, Schubert, and Haydn. However it is rare to find yourself in a scenario where you’re surrounded by the best musicians you know, as far as the eye can see. This is always the
Haydn: “Harmoniemesse” Credo: Et resurrexit Read More »
It is a joyful song, Henry Purcell is one of my favorite composers, and what the world needs now is Musick, Musick Musick! I was very much looking forward to the joyous occasion of singing Easter services, a recital in May, two festivals in Europe in June, and a recording project in July, which may
Purcell: If Musick Be the Food of Love Read More »
