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Published March 7, 2016
Click to read the Spring 2016 Issue (must be logged in to view content). On The Cover: “A recent press trip to Israel piqued my interest in that fascinating country’s early-music scene. Israel is at once ancient and new, like so much of what we are trying to do in our field, and I was curious about the history of the early-music revival, the active and retired performers and teachers, and the challenges facing musicians and presenters today.” -Judith Malafronte
Recent EMA Features
Showcasing ‘The Women of Magdala’
The eclectic ensemble Magdalena, its members trained in historical performance, explored their broad interests at last year's EMA Emerging Artists' Showcase concert. From Irish sean-nós folk singing to a Renaissance dance suite, their program explored music associated with historical women named Magdalena.
Picking Up Good Vibrations at the EMA Showcase
Violinist Amelia Sie and friends gave a sensational performance at the 2024 EMA Emerging Artists Showcase. Their virtuosic program explored scordatura (or cross-tuning), the re-tuning of violin strings for new sonic effects. From Baroque composers to Appalachian fiddlers, it creates sounds at once spectacular and down-home.
Ronnie Malley & Newberry Consort Visit the Ottomans
Ronnie Malley, an oud virtuoso, curates an upcoming Newberry Consort program, 'In the Realm of Osman,' devoted to five centuries of music from the Ottoman Empire. In our increasingly intolerant culture, the concert is about what we can learn from living in a pluralistic society.
