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Published March 7, 2016
Click to read the Spring 2016 Issue (must be logged in to view content). On The Cover: “A recent press trip to Israel piqued my interest in that fascinating country’s early-music scene. Israel is at once ancient and new, like so much of what we are trying to do in our field, and I was curious about the history of the early-music revival, the active and retired performers and teachers, and the challenges facing musicians and presenters today.” -Judith Malafronte
Recent EMA Features
On Representation and Joy
Soprano Michele Kennedy writes about two profoundly moving experiences in her musical life. 'For aspiring young musicians, seeing their own image reflected back from the stage can be life-altering.' And, as an artist, 'being that example for others to see...'
In Scenic Southern Oregon, a Baroque Orchestra Thrives
If you know anything about Southern Oregon, it might be for Crater Lake or the Oregon Shakespeare Festival or as an increasingly impressive wine region. But the Jefferson Baroque Orchestra has been going steadily for three decades. Under new leadership, the ensemble is aiming to become one of the leading period instrument groups on the West Coast.
Edmond Dédé, America’s First Black Opera Composer
Next Week, New Orleans' OperaCreole and D.C.'s Opera Lafayette collaborate on a world premiere, 138 years after the music was written. Edmond Dédé fled antebellum New Orleans for France, where he was a successful conductor and composer. But his grand, four-act opera "Morgiane" was never performed, till now.
