‘As regards my professional activities, life has really been divided in two — the scholarly and the practical, you might say. It’s maybe not so different from the early-music field as a whole, although I wish it were not divided at all.’
MUSINGS: Life as a Double Agent Read More »
From the Executive Director: ‘Regardless of your politics, I think we can agree that the last few months have been chaotic for the performing arts, with a variety of new federal policies creating uncertainty around the funding we rely on.’ But EMA’s 2025 Virtual Summit will allow for a global gathering.
Politics, the Performing Arts, and EMA’s 2025 Summit Read More »
A true contralto voice is rare and thus is often misunderstood or mistreated. In her Canto essay, a notable contralto makes the case for carefully nurturing what’s as compelling a voice type as has ever existed on stage.
CANTO: Low-Voiced Angels of Loveliness Read More »
Historical performance is on an upswing across the U.S., and standards have never been higher. But the future of the field is not so clear for the next generation. There’s some growth at the collegiate level but, alarmingly, more than a few losses. What’s the national picture?
The Ups (and Downs) of Collegiate Early Music Read More »
Byzantine chant treats the human voice as a fretless instrument. Its cultural roots place it at a unique intersection of ‘world music’ and historically informed performance.
I psaltikà téchni – Discovering Byzantine Chant Read More »
