Amherst Early Music and the Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute have long embraced musicians ranging from enthusiasts to professionals. These two programs, similar in many regards, serve a range of abilities and interests, and both of them got their start a half a century ago.
Nurturing a Love for Early Music Read More »
Sally Hemings’ three sons with Thomas Jefferson, and many in her extended family, were accomplished musicians. The pieces they played are ripe for modern performances on historical instruments.
Rock & Reel: Monticello’s Black Fiddlers Read More »
James Nicolson, the 2013 recipient of EMA’s Howard Mayer Brown Award for lifetime achievement in the field of early music, was interviewed in March 2021 by Leslie Kwan.
Chatting with a Keyboard Master: James Nicolson Read More »
“We must be anti-racist in early music because early music is worth it.”
Solutions for Change: Anti-Racism in Early Music Read More »
