Early Music America

The Unsolved Mystery of Anna Bon di Venezia

The latest installment of “Stories”, Lumedia Musicworks’ comedic documentary series, explores the lives and works of underrepresented first women composers. The episode premieres online May 26, 2023. The daughter of professional musicians and a student at the famous Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, this young Italian female composer and multi-instrumentalist was well-positioned to perform and […]

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Byron Schenkman & Friends music series is now Sound Salon

After ten successful concert seasons, Byron Schenkman & Friends is excited to announce a new name Sound Salon. The name Sound Salon expresses the music organization’s surroundings, its purpose, and its community. Byron Schenkman, who continues as Artistic Director, explains: “Whether we’re thinking about the salons of 18th and 19th century Europe or neighborhood hair

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Early Music New York Suspends Performances after 48 Seasons

Early Music Foundation and Frederick Renz Will Continue To Support NYC Historical Performance Activity EIGHTH NEW YORK EARLY MUSIC CELEBRATION IN PREPARATION FOR 2024 [Monday, May 15, 2023, New York, NY]  Frederick Renz, Founder and Director of the Early Music Foundation (EMF) and the performance ensemble Early Music New York (EM/NY), announced at the end

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New Book Shows Classical Violinists How to Stand Out with Da Spalla

Award-winning author and luthier Dmitry Badiarov has released his new book titled “Da Spalla: How Violinists Can Find Their Unique Voice & Open New Career Opportunities in 14 Days.” The book celebrates the rebirth of the violoncello da spalla, a small bass violin resembling both a cello and a viola that was played by violinists,

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