David J. Smith’s ‘Aspects of Early English Keyboard Music before c.1630’ contains 11 studies ranging widely in structure and focus, reflecting their diverse origins as papers first delivered at various conferences between 2004 and 2008.
Book Review: Early English Keyboard Music Explored Read More »
I chose this recording because of the light and joyful feeling it evokes and lifts my spirit at during trying time. Translation: Dear woods, friendly meadows, I come back to seek in you the sweetest peace I have lost. This was supposed to be a fairly busy Spring with performances of St. John Passion, L’incoronazione
Vivaldi: Care selve, amici prati Read More »
There are very few recordings of Guillemain’s music due to its “bizarre” nature, but that’s what drew me to his compositions in the first place! The sonatas and symphonies on this album have never been recorded before, and it was very exciting to show how Guillemain puts the typical solo sonata and trio sonata setups
Guillemain: Violin Sonata in B minor, Op. 1 No. 3, IV Allegro assai Read More »
I chose a piece from this recording because this chamber group is like family to me. In these times when we all must be extremely conscientious about keeping our distance from one another, I find myself reflecting on the musical connections that mean the most to me. I miss the intimacy of playing with dear
Fasch: Largo – Sonata In G Minor For Two Oboes, Bassoon, And Basso Continuo, FWV N:G1 Read More »
This is our most recent (and only) recording. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vajra Voices and founder/director Karen R. Clark are —like many— suffering the sadness and loss of our creative endeavors. We are grateful to organizations like Early Music America, and, our affiliate organization The San Francisco Early Music Society. We hope
Hildegard: Ave Generosa Read More »
