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Archive for September 2009

September 7, 2009

 

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A Purcell Celebration, pt. 2

Henry Purcell’s large-scale works for church, court, and theater, as well as a new release of J.S. Bach’s harpsichord concertos on the Plectra label.

September 14, 2009

 

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Highlights from the 2009 Bloomington Early Music Festival, pt. 1

Concerts from the 2009 Bloomington Early Music Festival, including performances by Hesperus, fortepianist Shuann Chai, ensemble L'AURA, and Chatham Baroque.

September 21, 2009

 

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Highlights from the 2009 Bloomington Early Music Festival, pt. 2

Concerts with Nigel North, the winners of the Early Music Institute Recital Prize (Antonio Santos and Maho Sone), ensemble Sacabuche, and Fenix de los Ingenios.

September 28, 2009

 

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Celtic Music/Early Music-Traditional Music of Ireland and Scotland

This week on Harmonia: early music specialists perform traditional music from Ireland and Scotland

September 7, 2009

 

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The Other Scarlatti

A look at Alessandro Scarlatti and three of his oratorios with performances by Il Seminario Musicale, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, and Europa Galante.

September 14, 2009

 

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Ensemble Zefiro Performs Handel’s Water Music

A re-issue of Handel's "Water Music" with Ensemble Zefiro and a classic one with The English Concert.

September 21, 2009

 

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Ten “Messiah” Recordings for a Handel Year

Notable recordings of George Frideric Handel's oratorio "Messiah."

September 28, 2009

 

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Corelli’s Op. 5 on the Harmonia Mundi Label

Four recordings of Arcangelo Corelli's famous violin sonatas on the Harmonia Mundi record label.

September 1, 2009

 

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Questions for Robert Green

Robert Green, musicologist and performer on the hurdy-gurdy, answers questions about his chosen instrument.

September 2, 2009

 

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Music of the Scottish Renaissance discovered at Stirling Castle

The earliest instrumental music in Scotland discovered on a carving at Stirling Castle.

September 3, 2009

 

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What’s on YouTube: Antonio Valente

Youtube discoveries of music by Italian Renaissance composer Antonio Valente.

September 4, 2009

 

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Linking Early Music: a Haydn Year

An (almost) all-Haydn link round-up for the end of the week.

September 8, 2009

 

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Questions for Angela Mariani

Angela Mariani, host of Harmonia, answers questions about life as a professor of music history, running a non-profit organization, and the ensemble Altramar.

September 9, 2009

 

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Wanna play baroque violin?

A Strings Magazine article on learning to play the baroque violin for the modern violinist.

September 10, 2009

 

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What’s on YouTube: Philippe Jaroussky

French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and the many Youtube videos that feature him.

September 11, 2009

 

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Linking Early Music: Bach, Beethoven, Bolivian Baroque,

Lots of links involving the letter "B" for the end of the week.

September 15, 2009

 

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Questions for American Countertenor Steven Rickards

American countertenor Steven Rickards answers questions about his voice type and aspects of his career.

September 16, 2009

 

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Baroque Flutist Kate Clark “Followed a Sound”

Kate Clark has a reputation as a fine early flutist and is a highly sought-after teacher on faculty at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague.

September 17, 2009

 

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What’s on YouTube: The Goldberg Variations

One of the world's most famous pieces has a varied presence on Youtube.

September 18, 2009

 

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Linking Early Music: Sandrine Piau, Stradivarius, and More

A few links from the world of Early Music for the end of the week.

September 22, 2009

 

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Questions for August Denhard (Early Music Guild of Seattle)

August Denhard, executive director of the Seattle Early Music Guild, answers questions about the Guild and early music in Seattle.

September 23, 2009

 

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Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and the 21st Century

A new video of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with the Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin, gives plenty of food for thought.

September 24, 2009

 

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What’s on YouTube: Arcangelo Corelli

A YouTube search for "Corelli" yields a nice surprise.

September 25, 2009

 

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Linking Early Music: Baroque Opera, Chopin, and BREMF

A handful of Early Music links for the end of the week.

September 25, 2009

 

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King’s Music: Death of an Early Music Publishing Company

Clifford Bartlett, owner of King's Music, has filed for bankruptcy.

September 29, 2009

 

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Questions for Maria Coldwell, Exec. Director of Early Music America

Maria Coldwell introduces us to Early Music America, talks about some of its future projects, and describes her role as its Executive Director.

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