FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2021: Acis presents American Originals: A New World, A New Canon featuring countertenor REGINALD L. MOBLEY and AGAVE in a new album of overlooked works by composers of color. Recognizing that the classical music we all inherited is predominantly white and European, Agave boldly responds to this extraordinary moment of […]
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Of J.S. Bach’s children that survived into adulthood, four became composers whose music we still perform. While their musical facility reflects their father’s influence, each son had a very different path with their musical voice. In their music, emotions are fleeting & the beauty of melody is emphasized. Watch the concert online via our Youtube
EMV’s artist-in-residence, Jonathon Adams, a Two-Spirit, nêhiyaw Michif (Cree-Métis) baritone and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra led from the organ & harpsichord by Alexander Weimann perform J.S. Bach’s BWV 82 “Ich habe genug” (It is enough). This presentation centres on the tension between the physical body & the caged spirit within.
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Evoking spiritual mystery and human turmoil, Lab’rinths offers the listener a glimpse into Purcell’s most dramatic and harmonically adventurous explorations of personal loss, confusion, spiritual angst and delirious ecstasy. Performed by baritone Jonathon Adams & accompanied by Mélisande Corriveau on viola da gamba & Eric Milnes on organ & harpsichord. Watch the concert online via
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The notes of one famous bass line have placed Johann Pachelbel among the world’s most well-recognized composers. This program presents two rare suites from his surviving chamber music work, Musikalische Ergötzung (Musical Delight). Featured gems for solo violin & continuo include ciaconnas by composers Antonio Bertali and Nicola Matteis. Watch the concert online via our
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