Harmonia Early Music

Archive for June 2009

June 1, 2009

 

manuscript of ouverture

Handel in Hamburg

Part one of a series that looks into the life of George Frideric Handel from the perspective of the many places he lived.

June 8, 2009

 

soprano sings and musicians accompany

La Donna Musicale: Celebrating the Music of Women Composers

A look at the Boston-based ensemble La Donna Musicale (Laury Gutierrez, dir.), including their recordings of music by women composers.

June 15, 2009

 

three males playing cards

Vices: Smoking, Gambling, Drinking, and Coffee

An exploration of the lighter side of four human vices.

June 22, 2009

 

handwritten music and text

Fundacion de Musica (Colombia)

Recordings of Spanish colonial music released by the Fundacion de Musica, an organization devoted to the research and study of Colombia’s music history.

June 29, 2009

 

portrait of monteverdi

Monteverdi’s “Selva morale e spirituale” of 1641

Claudio Monteverdi’s collection of sacred music, "Selva morale e spirituale," will be explored with performances by Cantus Cölln and Concerto Palatino.

June 1, 2009

 

musicians and shawms and cd cover

Vespers/VSPRS

New music for vespers. A look at Kile Smith's composition for Choir and Renaissance band, as well as Fabrizio Cassol's post-modern work inspired by Monteverdi.

June 15, 2009

 

ensemble in black

Obsidian Records

A look at Obsidian Records, a new early music label, with performances of music by Josquin, Senfl, Verdelot, Tomkins, and from the court of Henry VIII.

June 22, 2009

 

a viol player and a harpist

Celtic Music and the Viola da Gamba

A look at two new releases that feature Celtic music performed on the viola da gamba, with Jordi Savall (The Celtic Viol) and Tina Chancey (The Versatile Viol).

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