The music of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, perhaps the most prolific and important composer in Spanish Colonial America, has been remarkably well preserved. He’s our best source on the role of the vernacular ‘villancicos’ in New Spain’s Christmas celebrations.
Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, Master of Music in New Spain Read More »
Yi-Heng Yang’s latest recording on the fortepiano covers three early Romantic composers: Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. She makes the case for the music, but equally for use of the fortepiano in this repertoire.
CD Review: Yi-heng Yang, free-spirited on fortepiano Read More »
It’s fascinating to see how artists responded to pandemic lockdowns. Violinist Martin Davids’ clever project takes Baroque pastiche into new realms, stitching together movements from various composers.
CD Review: The Lonely Life of Baroque Pastiche Read More »
Timothy Olmsted found his voice as a fifer and bandsman in the Revolutionary War, and he would go on to pioneer musical freelancing in the young Republic.
Timothy Olmsted, “the Mozart of America” Read More »
The Flanders Recorder Duo, exacting in technique and joyful in expression, explore two-part repertoire from across the centuries, going back to the 13th century and as fresh as a world premiere.
CD Review: Masterful Music for Two Read More »
