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Jay Michaels appointed president of The Historical Harp Society

Jay Michaels has recently been elected to the position of President of The Historical Harp Society. The HHS promotes the exchange of ideas and information about early harps and encourages research on the building of early harps, harp music composed before the modern era, and the performance practices of those earlier eras relating to the […]

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Contemporary Musical Improvisation in Taiwan: Cross-Cultural Research

Musical improvisation in Taiwan weaves diverse, multicultural influences from traditional to contemporary practices across various musical genres. The rhetoric articulated by performers reflects the prevailing socio-cultural milieu and historical context. It serves as a medium for the convergence of artistic tastes and expressions. This CD album extends Hsuan Chang Kitano previous research on musical improvisation

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Portland Baroque Orchestra’s 40th anniversary season kicks off with new Artistic Director

PORTLAND, OR— Portland Baroque Orchestra (PBO) is delighted to welcome Artistic Director, Julian Perkins, in his inaugural year at the helm which coincides with the organization’s own 40th anniversary. This season, attendees can look forward to Perkins’ celebration of the range, inspiration, and vigor within the Baroque art form. “For this first season, I aim

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Camerata Pacifica Launches New Baroque Series Curated by Emi Ferguson

Embracing works from the Old and New Worlds, Camerata Pacifica presents with “From Bach to Bolivia,” the first of two programs in its new Camerata Pacifica Baroque series featuring period instruments and curated by acclaimed flutist Emi Ferguson. The repertoire for the inaugural Baroque concert includes five seminal Bach chamber works: Prelude and Fugue; Trio Sonata

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Arcadia Players announces search for new Artistic Director

Arcadia Players, New England’s Period Instrument Ensemble ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEARCH Arcadia Players (arcadiaplayers.org) based in the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts and now celebrating its 34th season, announces a search for a new Artistic Director. The position will begin in the spring of 2024. For information and to apply, please contact the Search Committee, in care

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