This summer was intense, but also very inspiring. I don’t have the words to thank the support received by Early Music America with its scholarship to attend the Berwick Academy, held during the Oregon Bach Festival.
Summer Workshop Scholarship Reflection: Gemma Goday Read More »
Birthday concerts are planned around the world to celebrate François Couperin, whose voluminous catalog of harpsichord music will have a prominent place amid performances of many of his other works.
Happy 350th, François! Read More »
Many younger artists are, like [Emi] Ferguson, seeking more agency and autonomy than they can find by focusing exclusively on the great works of the past. They are also looking for ways to incorporate more of the musical styles they love into their performances.
How a classical musician turned 400-year-old French songs into a modern hit Read More »
Good news: The 13 musicians of this acclaimed early music group from Italy arrived safely this weekend in San Diego, the first stop of their American tour. The bad news: Their checked luggage did not come with them. That included a violone, a five-stringed fretted instrument the size of a double bass.
Travel setbacks overcome by Europa Galante in a splendid early music concert Read More »
This is an exceptional performance; it is full of vitality and enthusiasm, facility and flexibility, and clearly grows out of both deep knowledge and sincere enjoyment of this music.
Sollazzo Ensemble Savors Medieval Secular Songs Read More »
