HIP plays a big part in Early Music Vancouver’s upcoming Festive Cantatas concert, which focuses on Antonio Vivaldi’s music as it would have been heard during the Venetian composer-priest’s lifetime: performed by an all-female cast of singers and musicians from the Ospedale della Pietà convent, where he was violinmaster.
Early Music Vancouver forges all-female Festive Cantatas Read More »
With hope in his heart, Castelo accompanied Sowyrda into the catacombs, and among the wardrobe trunks and other objects they found the answer to their prayers.
Chamber musicians get what they wanted for Christmas: a harpsichord Read More »
I have enjoyed getting to know a wide variety of harpsichord builders in the States and England, so I can understand best how to repair or regulate their instruments. Knowing the performers is equally important so I can set a temperament they like and get the voicing to suit their technique.
Center Stage, December 2017: Claire Hammett Read More »
Carter Tholl, soprano Institute for 17th Century Music at Queens College, Baroque Opera Workshop I cannot speak highly enough about the level of instruction at the Baroque Opera Workshop at Queens College. Working with experts like Julianne Baird, Drew Minter, and Christa Patton in such a close personal setting was an incredible experience. In addition
Summer Workshop Scholarship Reflection: Carter Tholl Read More »
Nick Jones taught English literature at Oberlin College for forty years, specializing in Shakespeare, Milton, and the British Romantic poets. Recently retired and living in Berkeley, California, he and his wife Sue are avid participants in the East Bay early music community. Nick is a singer, violinist, violist, and recorderist, and is learning the viola
Center Stage, November 2017: Nick Jones Read More »
