January 7, 2021, 1:15 PM EST “Viola of Love” A viol family instrument strung with sympathetic strings, the viola d’amore has always been an instrument that evokes a particular kind of aesthetic. Leopold Mozart described it sounding especially charming in the stillness of the evening. This tender sweetness is richly portrayed by many composers from Vivaldi […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce that Beatrice Asken died on December 30, 2020 of Covid 19. She was 91 years old. Beatrice was an accomplished musician, and was an active participant in her communities in Connecticut and Maine, both musically and as a volunteer. She is remembered by her family and many
(Boston) Cappella Clausura, the Boston based music organization dedicated to highlighting the work of female composers from the 9th century to today, has released a new video featuring a dazzling performance of Donna Chiara Margarita Cozzolani’s “Magnificat”. Cozzolani wrote the masterpiece while she was cloistered in an Italian convent in the 1650s. Cappella Clausura brought
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J.S. Bach Flute Sonata, B.W.V. 1035: New Edition with Original Ornamentation Available in PDF Format A new version of the J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E Major, edited by Colleen White & Joshua Horsch, is available for PDF download. This new edition infuses your performance with creative, Baroque style. Each repeat in the flute line
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DECEMBER 31, 2020, 1:15 PM EST “Fugitive Fantasies, Fantastic Fugue” Violists da gamba John Mark Rozendaal and Adam Young offer Martin Davids’ masterful transcription of J.S. Bach’s Fugue in C Major from the Sonata III for solo violin. The piece is J.S. Bach’s longest fugue, one of his most exciting, challenging, and beloved works. Join us at 1:15pm
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