In introducing the viola da gamba as a solo recital instrument in 1961, Hsu initiated the development of historical performance practice at Cornell, attracting expert faculty in the field and leading to the establishment of a center for the study of 18th-century instrumental music and a graduate degree program in historical performance practice.
Professor Emeritus, Musician and Scholar John Hsu Dies Read More »
Peabody Institute’s B’More Bach Ensemble will perform as part of the Early Music America’s Young Performers Festival, May 24-26, 2018, as part of the Bloomington Early Music Festival.
2018 Young Performers Festival: The B’More Bach Ensemble Read More »
Boston harpsichordist Mark Kroll is currently five CDs deep in his project to record the complete harpsichord works of François Couperin for the Centaur label. It’s a steep mountain to climb: The composer compiled 27 Ordres or suites of pieces in four books between 1713 and 1730, but Kroll is more than equal to the task.
Couperin Marathon In Masterful Hands Read More »
If in war you can expect to win some and lose some, for Agave Baroque and its soloist, countertenor Reginald Mobley, this repertoire presents a win-win situation.
Humanity Triumphs On Agave Baroque Disc Read More »
…when Music City Baroque, a period instrument ensemble in Nashville, allowed me to curate and direct my first program with them, I immediately thought of my secret love.
My Stealth Campaign for Telemann Read More »
