This is the final “act” of Antoine Brumel’s Lamentations, the complete version of which I discovered in Florence in 2018. It represents Christ enclosed in the tomb before the Resurrection, at the darkest point in the Passion story. It has had a huge effect on us as performers, and on our audiences – it is […]
This album of English 17th Century tavern music and Purcell overtures thoroughly dispels the notion that early music performance is dry and unappealing.
Playford: Wallom Green (From the English Dancing Master) Read More »
Rachel Podger’s recording of the Bach Sonatas and Partitas were my very first exposure to baroque violin. I was blown away by the clarity and roundness of the sound, but what really caught my attention was her improvised flourish in the Gavotte of the E Major Partita. No one had told me you could take
J.S. Bach: Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major Read More »
This recording is a humorous crowd-pleaser and a didactic way to introduce the instrument’s timbre to new listeners.
Anonymous: La Rotta/L’homme Arme/Reis Glorios Read More »
Early Music America announces the recipients of its 2020 awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments in early music. The awards will be presented later this year.Â
Early Music America Announces 2020 Annual Awards Read More »
