Ars Lyrica Houston

Certain iconic works define the reputations of their creators; others provide rare glimpses into the art of minor masters who might otherwise be forgotten. This program spotlights one of classical music’s all-time favorites plus a gloriously operatic setting of the Stabat Mater, an ancient hymn to the Virgin Mary, which made audiences weep at its first performance in 1736. Bridging the gap between sorrow and bliss, Signature Works conjures a

In collaboration with the 2021 French Cultures Festival, join Ars Lyrica musician Michael Leopold for a special segment exploring the theorbo and its solo music from France. He discusses how and why the theorbo came into existence at the end of the 16th century and what makes it such a unique member of the lute

Concert & Conversations Ep. 27 | Baroque & Folk: English & Irish Traditional Music Broadcast premiere: RESCHEDULED to Thursday, February 25 at 5 pm on YouTube World-renowned oboist and recorder player Kathryn Montoya is also an avid student and collector of traditional wind instruments. In fact, she is currently living in England, which has a