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We’ll unravel the city’s intricate tradition of liturgical music, revel in masterworks by Czech natives and more. Plus, a featured release of music by Knüpfer.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . . to the year 1390 -- the year of John Dunstable's birth and the deaths of John I and Robert II.
A sampling of music from the 2011 EMA Naxos Recording Competition. We’ll feature the five finalists including the winning ensemble, Wayward Sisters.
Music by a mysterious figure from medieval France.
Let’s take a quick look back in time... to the battle of Margate, the establishment of the oldest university in Germany, and more...in the year 1386.
Read our interview with Judith Linsenberg and Elizabeth Blumenstock of the ensemble Musica Pacifica.
We’ll visit with ensemble Musica Pacifica and learn the history of the early harp. Plus a featured release of Baroque music by Sphera AntiQua.
Let's take a quick look back in time...to the death of Margaret Stewart and birth of one popular preacher and two prominent composers, in the year 1445.
We remember the life and career of legendary early music performer, scholar, and teacher Gustav Leonhardt.
This week, should we call it Istanbul or Constantinople?
No, we're not referring to the Beethoven movie... We're celebrating love on this episode with words by Petrarch, iconic lovers like Robin and Marion, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1170. . .and the birth of Sir Walter of the Bird-Field, and the death of a bear and an archbishop.
The celebrated 17th-century orchestra, the 24 Violons of Versailles, included many different sizes of violon.
A tribute to singer Montserrat Figueras who passed away in November 2011. Plus, we'll look at a couple of overshadowed composers that history has forgotten.
Let’s take a quick look back in time… to the year 1066 and the death of Edward the Confessor, the Battle of Hastings, and a manuscript of harp music.
Harmonia takes a look at early music recordings nominated for the 2011 Grammy Awards
An early sixteenth century mass in twelve parts - very unusual!
A lost seventeenth century Italian "dialogue" is found and brought to life!
From an Italian nun to lady troubadours in the middle ages to twenty-first century female musicians: we're exploring music written and performed by women.
Let’s take a look back in time… to the lives of some famous women from the Middle Ages.
Recording of a little-known opera that was very successful in its own time.
The ensemble Florilegium performs a flute concerto from the National Archives of Scotland, found in 2010.
Ensemble Leones performs the music of Neidhart, a famous Minnesinger.
Explore music from the city of Ferrara, and hear “new music” from 17th c. Italy performed by the ensemble Quicksilver. Also, we pay tribute to Gustav Leonhardt.
Let’s take a look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1618.
Hesperion XXI, Jordi Savall, Montserrat Figueras, peace and a dialogue of souls - what more do you need to know?
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the painting Allegory of Spring by 17th-century Polish painter and engraver Jerzy Siemiginowski.
I sat down with Jacques earlier this spring to discuss his latest projects and some of his favorite recordings.
Medieval and Renaissance Music for Epiphany by Schola Antiqua of Chicago.
Chorales and sacred music sung in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
We'll take a look at the Parisian chanson and explore the work of early music pioneer, William Christie. Plus, music by German composer Heinrich Isaac.
Let’s take a quick look back in time to 1486...to the Tudor dynasty, the birth of Agricola and the publication of Mirandola's "Oration on the Dignity of Man."
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, sings music from Taverner to Tavener!
‘Tis the season for early music festivals and workshops!
Let’s take a quick look back in time to 1719…to the birth of the quintessential stage “father” and a classic work of English literature.
Brahms? On period instruments? Is that early music?
The Canadian ensemble Tafelmusik celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope.
17th century music with a groove! Music of Schmelzer performed by Freiburger Barock Consort.
Kuijken talks about his role as artistic director of Indy Baroque and his approach to music making. He also shares memories of Gustav Leonhardt.
L'Ensemble Portique of Chicago plays Boismortier Trio Sonatas on recorder, violin, viola da gamba, violoncello and harpsichord.
A look at the work of Marcel Pérès, an introduction to the viola da gamba, and a featured release highlighting some of the earliest music for the cello.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to 1377, the year of Brunelleschi's birth, Machaut's death, and the Cesena bloodbath.
Andrew Parrott reconstructs the music to mourn the death of Prince Leopold, the man who brought Bach to Cöthen.
We'll explore traditional music from Scotland and medieval music from the region of the Rhine River. Plus, a featured release of from Stile Antico and Fretwork.
Let's take a look back in time to 1529...a year of theological debates, the reinstatement of the Edict of Worms, and the death of the Bishop of Bordeaux.
The Royall Consorts, William Lawes' best known works in his own lifetime, are performed by Les Voix Humaines.
La Serenissima plays concertos for flute, oboe, violin, bassoon and strings
It’s the end of the world as we know it! We'll hear music on apocalyptic themes and explore some of the earliest polyphony ever sung.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to the year 1474 and the births of two formidable women, and the death of Dufay.
South America's living baroque music is presented by L'Arpeggiata, led by Christina Pluhar
Anonymous 4 marks the current millennium by looking backward to the previous one with a mass from about the year 1000.
We’ll hear music created and published in Nuremberg, plus music by Schmelzer performed by the Freiburger Barock Consort.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…we rolled the dice and it added up to 1638.
Harpsichord music of Johann Jacob Froberger played by the Romanian harpsichordist Alina Rotaru.
Alina Rotaru plays harpsichord music by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.
If you like what we do at Harmonia, we might be sporting the same tail feathers! Please consider making a contribution now.
Ensemble Gaudior, led by Alexandra MacCracken, perform music of Bach, Rameau, Biber and more.
Many threads come together to make Harmonia. Listeners are vital threads. Please support this online resource for early music.
We’re solving an antiphon mystery: Why are there so many pieces titled “In nomine”? We’ll find out why, as well as explore the origins of the sackbut.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1333, a year of wars, murders and flood and so much more.
Thanks to everyone who's already contributed to our web fund drive! If you haven't yet...please do so now. Your support is what holds it all together.
We love what we do, and we really appreciate the support you've given to Harmonia.
We’re saying happy birthday to Baroque Band, Bourbon Baroque, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, Tempesta di Mare and Ensemble Voltaire!
Two new recordings are beautifully done, but different interpretations set each apart.
Anthems, motets, fantasias and voluntaries recorded for the very first time.
We’ll hear music of Neidhart, Ockeghem, Pierre de la Rue, Falvetti and Vivaldi. Plus, a “classic” release, the first recording by the ensemble La Petite Bande.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to the year 1535, when explorers "discovered" Montreal, Canada, Lima, Peru, and the Galapegos Islands.
Josquin is famous, but have you ever heard of Jean Mouton, or Jean Richafort?
The music of Bach performed on harpsichords built in 1740 and 1751.
Jordi Savall leads the Concert des Nations and seven soloists in this Vivaldi opera set in China.
We’re exploring some of the oldest musical centers of London.
Let’s take a quick look back to the year 1500. Pinzon discovered an estuary of the Amazon, future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was born, and more.
Wildcat Viols team up with Catherine Webster for music of seventeenth-century England.
We’ll hear from two composers at Bogotá Cathedral, explore the origins of the saraband, and discover the ensemble Musica Temprana. Plus, a recent CD by Piffaro.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the musical heritage of the Cathedral in Bogotá, Columbia.
Music for two... two lutes, two vihuelas, and two new releases.
Music from a 500 year old manuscript of Latin liturgical music from pre-Reformation England.
Two new recordings from Aapo Häkkinen and the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra.
Part one of a conversation with Boston Camerata director Anne Azéma. Plus, we’ll explore the shawm as an instrument of the renaissance consort, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back…to music-related publications in the year 1715.
Earlier this year, Angela Mariani spoke with the Boston Camerata's artistic director Anne Azéma. Here's the extended interview.
Allison Mackay speaks about The Galileo Project. Plus, we explore the vihuela, and our featured release takes us down the path of the Pied Piper.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to 1600, the year of publication for Jacopo Peri's Euridice, the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, and more.
Keith Collins interviews Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra's Allison Mackay about past and future multimedia concert projects.
Join Wendy and Janelle as they listen to two new recordings of French harpsichord music.
Three French cantatas, a trio sonata and a harpsichord suite from the musicians of Aston Magna.
Two recordings explore a pastiche of musical styles in England and France across several centuries.
2 musicians + 4 viols + 2 lutes = 19 tracks in a rich palette of colors.
Music from the Medici Codex, a continuation of our conversation with the Boston Camerata’s Anne Azéma, and the first solo concerto ever composed for the viola.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the year 1715, the pinnacle of Stradivari's "golden period," the Sun King's death, and more.
Music by Alessandro Scarlatti and his son Domenico, performed by the Houston-based early music ensemble, Ars Lyrica.
We've handpicked a variety of early music recordings – new and old – to help get you into the spirit of the holiday season: Bach, Schutz, chant and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1250 and the birth of Giovanni Pisano and Guido Cavalcanti, the death of Leonardo Fibonacci, and more.
Sacred music from Versailles: Music written by French composers, performed by French musicians on a recording sponsored by a French institution.
We'll hear performances from the six finalists of Early Music America’s 2012 Baroque Performance Competition, plus a featured release from Blue Heron.
Let’s take a quick look back in time, to the year 1700. . .the birth of Michel Blavet and Luigi Vanvitelli, the death of John Dryden, and more...
Erin Headley directs the ensemble Atalante in a recording of "passionate, sensual, macabre and erotic narratives from 17th-century Rome."
Georgians and the Californians: neighbors in a very different way!
Mundus et Musica - music from the mysterious late fifteenth-century Segovia manuscript.
We’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions, including two well-known carols, medieval music about St Nick, Byzantine chant, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1400. . .the death of Chaucer and the birth of Binchois.
Peter Phillips and the Tallis Scholars bring us music by Jean Mouton, a composer who was compared in his own day to Josquin des Pres.
A re-issue of Alfred Deller's 1978 recording of Dowland lute songs, and Italian chitarrone music performed by Jakob Lindberg.
We're recalling the history of some of Paris' most musical attractions! Plus, a featured release by Rogers Covey-Crump, Christopher O'Gorman, and John Potter.
Let’s take a quick look back in time . . . to a renowned Parisian cemetery.
We’ll unravel the city’s intricate tradition of liturgical music, revel in masterworks by Czech natives and more. Plus, a featured release of music by Knüpfer.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . . to the year 1390 -- the year of John Dunstable's birth and the deaths of John I and Robert II.
A sampling of music from the 2011 EMA Naxos Recording Competition. We’ll feature the five finalists including the winning ensemble, Wayward Sisters.
Music by a mysterious figure from medieval France.
Let’s take a quick look back in time... to the battle of Margate, the establishment of the oldest university in Germany, and more...in the year 1386.
Read our interview with Judith Linsenberg and Elizabeth Blumenstock of the ensemble Musica Pacifica.
We’ll visit with ensemble Musica Pacifica and learn the history of the early harp. Plus a featured release of Baroque music by Sphera AntiQua.
Let's take a quick look back in time...to the death of Margaret Stewart and birth of one popular preacher and two prominent composers, in the year 1445.
We remember the life and career of legendary early music performer, scholar, and teacher Gustav Leonhardt.
This week, should we call it Istanbul or Constantinople?
No, we're not referring to the Beethoven movie... We're celebrating love on this episode with words by Petrarch, iconic lovers like Robin and Marion, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1170. . .and the birth of Sir Walter of the Bird-Field, and the death of a bear and an archbishop.
The celebrated 17th-century orchestra, the 24 Violons of Versailles, included many different sizes of violon.
A tribute to singer Montserrat Figueras who passed away in November 2011. Plus, we'll look at a couple of overshadowed composers that history has forgotten.
Let’s take a quick look back in time… to the year 1066 and the death of Edward the Confessor, the Battle of Hastings, and a manuscript of harp music.
Harmonia takes a look at early music recordings nominated for the 2011 Grammy Awards
An early sixteenth century mass in twelve parts - very unusual!
A lost seventeenth century Italian "dialogue" is found and brought to life!
From an Italian nun to lady troubadours in the middle ages to twenty-first century female musicians: we're exploring music written and performed by women.
Let’s take a look back in time… to the lives of some famous women from the Middle Ages.
Recording of a little-known opera that was very successful in its own time.
The ensemble Florilegium performs a flute concerto from the National Archives of Scotland, found in 2010.
Ensemble Leones performs the music of Neidhart, a famous Minnesinger.
Explore music from the city of Ferrara, and hear “new music” from 17th c. Italy performed by the ensemble Quicksilver. Also, we pay tribute to Gustav Leonhardt.
Let’s take a look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1618.
Hesperion XXI, Jordi Savall, Montserrat Figueras, peace and a dialogue of souls - what more do you need to know?
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the painting Allegory of Spring by 17th-century Polish painter and engraver Jerzy Siemiginowski.
I sat down with Jacques earlier this spring to discuss his latest projects and some of his favorite recordings.
Medieval and Renaissance Music for Epiphany by Schola Antiqua of Chicago.
Chorales and sacred music sung in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
We'll take a look at the Parisian chanson and explore the work of early music pioneer, William Christie. Plus, music by German composer Heinrich Isaac.
Let’s take a quick look back in time to 1486...to the Tudor dynasty, the birth of Agricola and the publication of Mirandola's "Oration on the Dignity of Man."
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, sings music from Taverner to Tavener!
‘Tis the season for early music festivals and workshops!
Let’s take a quick look back in time to 1719…to the birth of the quintessential stage “father” and a classic work of English literature.
Brahms? On period instruments? Is that early music?
The Canadian ensemble Tafelmusik celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope.
17th century music with a groove! Music of Schmelzer performed by Freiburger Barock Consort.
Kuijken talks about his role as artistic director of Indy Baroque and his approach to music making. He also shares memories of Gustav Leonhardt.
L'Ensemble Portique of Chicago plays Boismortier Trio Sonatas on recorder, violin, viola da gamba, violoncello and harpsichord.
A look at the work of Marcel Pérès, an introduction to the viola da gamba, and a featured release highlighting some of the earliest music for the cello.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to 1377, the year of Brunelleschi's birth, Machaut's death, and the Cesena bloodbath.
Andrew Parrott reconstructs the music to mourn the death of Prince Leopold, the man who brought Bach to Cöthen.
We'll explore traditional music from Scotland and medieval music from the region of the Rhine River. Plus, a featured release of from Stile Antico and Fretwork.
Let's take a look back in time to 1529...a year of theological debates, the reinstatement of the Edict of Worms, and the death of the Bishop of Bordeaux.
The Royall Consorts, William Lawes' best known works in his own lifetime, are performed by Les Voix Humaines.
La Serenissima plays concertos for flute, oboe, violin, bassoon and strings
It’s the end of the world as we know it! We'll hear music on apocalyptic themes and explore some of the earliest polyphony ever sung.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to the year 1474 and the births of two formidable women, and the death of Dufay.
South America's living baroque music is presented by L'Arpeggiata, led by Christina Pluhar
Anonymous 4 marks the current millennium by looking backward to the previous one with a mass from about the year 1000.
We’ll hear music created and published in Nuremberg, plus music by Schmelzer performed by the Freiburger Barock Consort.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…we rolled the dice and it added up to 1638.
Harpsichord music of Johann Jacob Froberger played by the Romanian harpsichordist Alina Rotaru.
Alina Rotaru plays harpsichord music by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.
If you like what we do at Harmonia, we might be sporting the same tail feathers! Please consider making a contribution now.
Ensemble Gaudior, led by Alexandra MacCracken, perform music of Bach, Rameau, Biber and more.
Many threads come together to make Harmonia. Listeners are vital threads. Please support this online resource for early music.
We’re solving an antiphon mystery: Why are there so many pieces titled “In nomine”? We’ll find out why, as well as explore the origins of the sackbut.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1333, a year of wars, murders and flood and so much more.
Thanks to everyone who's already contributed to our web fund drive! If you haven't yet...please do so now. Your support is what holds it all together.
We love what we do, and we really appreciate the support you've given to Harmonia.
We’re saying happy birthday to Baroque Band, Bourbon Baroque, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, Tempesta di Mare and Ensemble Voltaire!
Two new recordings are beautifully done, but different interpretations set each apart.
Anthems, motets, fantasias and voluntaries recorded for the very first time.
We’ll hear music of Neidhart, Ockeghem, Pierre de la Rue, Falvetti and Vivaldi. Plus, a “classic” release, the first recording by the ensemble La Petite Bande.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to the year 1535, when explorers "discovered" Montreal, Canada, Lima, Peru, and the Galapegos Islands.
Josquin is famous, but have you ever heard of Jean Mouton, or Jean Richafort?
The music of Bach performed on harpsichords built in 1740 and 1751.
Jordi Savall leads the Concert des Nations and seven soloists in this Vivaldi opera set in China.
We’re exploring some of the oldest musical centers of London.
Let’s take a quick look back to the year 1500. Pinzon discovered an estuary of the Amazon, future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was born, and more.
Wildcat Viols team up with Catherine Webster for music of seventeenth-century England.
We’ll hear from two composers at Bogotá Cathedral, explore the origins of the saraband, and discover the ensemble Musica Temprana. Plus, a recent CD by Piffaro.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the musical heritage of the Cathedral in Bogotá, Columbia.
Music for two... two lutes, two vihuelas, and two new releases.
Music from a 500 year old manuscript of Latin liturgical music from pre-Reformation England.
Two new recordings from Aapo Häkkinen and the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra.
Part one of a conversation with Boston Camerata director Anne Azéma. Plus, we’ll explore the shawm as an instrument of the renaissance consort, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back…to music-related publications in the year 1715.
Earlier this year, Angela Mariani spoke with the Boston Camerata's artistic director Anne Azéma. Here's the extended interview.
Allison Mackay speaks about The Galileo Project. Plus, we explore the vihuela, and our featured release takes us down the path of the Pied Piper.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to 1600, the year of publication for Jacopo Peri's Euridice, the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, and more.
Keith Collins interviews Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra's Allison Mackay about past and future multimedia concert projects.
Join Wendy and Janelle as they listen to two new recordings of French harpsichord music.
Three French cantatas, a trio sonata and a harpsichord suite from the musicians of Aston Magna.
Two recordings explore a pastiche of musical styles in England and France across several centuries.
2 musicians + 4 viols + 2 lutes = 19 tracks in a rich palette of colors.
Music from the Medici Codex, a continuation of our conversation with the Boston Camerata’s Anne Azéma, and the first solo concerto ever composed for the viola.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the year 1715, the pinnacle of Stradivari's "golden period," the Sun King's death, and more.
Music by Alessandro Scarlatti and his son Domenico, performed by the Houston-based early music ensemble, Ars Lyrica.
We've handpicked a variety of early music recordings – new and old – to help get you into the spirit of the holiday season: Bach, Schutz, chant and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1250 and the birth of Giovanni Pisano and Guido Cavalcanti, the death of Leonardo Fibonacci, and more.
Sacred music from Versailles: Music written by French composers, performed by French musicians on a recording sponsored by a French institution.
We'll hear performances from the six finalists of Early Music America’s 2012 Baroque Performance Competition, plus a featured release from Blue Heron.
Let’s take a quick look back in time, to the year 1700. . .the birth of Michel Blavet and Luigi Vanvitelli, the death of John Dryden, and more...
Erin Headley directs the ensemble Atalante in a recording of "passionate, sensual, macabre and erotic narratives from 17th-century Rome."
Georgians and the Californians: neighbors in a very different way!
Mundus et Musica - music from the mysterious late fifteenth-century Segovia manuscript.
We’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions, including two well-known carols, medieval music about St Nick, Byzantine chant, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1400. . .the death of Chaucer and the birth of Binchois.
Peter Phillips and the Tallis Scholars bring us music by Jean Mouton, a composer who was compared in his own day to Josquin des Pres.
A re-issue of Alfred Deller's 1978 recording of Dowland lute songs, and Italian chitarrone music performed by Jakob Lindberg.
We're recalling the history of some of Paris' most musical attractions! Plus, a featured release by Rogers Covey-Crump, Christopher O'Gorman, and John Potter.
Let’s take a quick look back in time . . . to a renowned Parisian cemetery.
We’ll unravel the city’s intricate tradition of liturgical music, revel in masterworks by Czech natives and more. Plus, a featured release of music by Knüpfer.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . . to the year 1390 -- the year of John Dunstable's birth and the deaths of John I and Robert II.
A sampling of music from the 2011 EMA Naxos Recording Competition. We’ll feature the five finalists including the winning ensemble, Wayward Sisters.
Music by a mysterious figure from medieval France.
Let’s take a quick look back in time... to the battle of Margate, the establishment of the oldest university in Germany, and more...in the year 1386.
Read our interview with Judith Linsenberg and Elizabeth Blumenstock of the ensemble Musica Pacifica.
We’ll visit with ensemble Musica Pacifica and learn the history of the early harp. Plus a featured release of Baroque music by Sphera AntiQua.
Let's take a quick look back in time...to the death of Margaret Stewart and birth of one popular preacher and two prominent composers, in the year 1445.
We remember the life and career of legendary early music performer, scholar, and teacher Gustav Leonhardt.
This week, should we call it Istanbul or Constantinople?
No, we're not referring to the Beethoven movie... We're celebrating love on this episode with words by Petrarch, iconic lovers like Robin and Marion, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1170. . .and the birth of Sir Walter of the Bird-Field, and the death of a bear and an archbishop.
The celebrated 17th-century orchestra, the 24 Violons of Versailles, included many different sizes of violon.
A tribute to singer Montserrat Figueras who passed away in November 2011. Plus, we'll look at a couple of overshadowed composers that history has forgotten.
Let’s take a quick look back in time… to the year 1066 and the death of Edward the Confessor, the Battle of Hastings, and a manuscript of harp music.
Harmonia takes a look at early music recordings nominated for the 2011 Grammy Awards
An early sixteenth century mass in twelve parts - very unusual!
A lost seventeenth century Italian "dialogue" is found and brought to life!
From an Italian nun to lady troubadours in the middle ages to twenty-first century female musicians: we're exploring music written and performed by women.
Let’s take a look back in time… to the lives of some famous women from the Middle Ages.
Recording of a little-known opera that was very successful in its own time.
The ensemble Florilegium performs a flute concerto from the National Archives of Scotland, found in 2010.
Ensemble Leones performs the music of Neidhart, a famous Minnesinger.
Explore music from the city of Ferrara, and hear “new music” from 17th c. Italy performed by the ensemble Quicksilver. Also, we pay tribute to Gustav Leonhardt.
Let’s take a look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1618.
Hesperion XXI, Jordi Savall, Montserrat Figueras, peace and a dialogue of souls - what more do you need to know?
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the painting Allegory of Spring by 17th-century Polish painter and engraver Jerzy Siemiginowski.
I sat down with Jacques earlier this spring to discuss his latest projects and some of his favorite recordings.
Medieval and Renaissance Music for Epiphany by Schola Antiqua of Chicago.
Chorales and sacred music sung in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
We'll take a look at the Parisian chanson and explore the work of early music pioneer, William Christie. Plus, music by German composer Heinrich Isaac.
Let’s take a quick look back in time to 1486...to the Tudor dynasty, the birth of Agricola and the publication of Mirandola's "Oration on the Dignity of Man."
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, sings music from Taverner to Tavener!
‘Tis the season for early music festivals and workshops!
Let’s take a quick look back in time to 1719…to the birth of the quintessential stage “father” and a classic work of English literature.
Brahms? On period instruments? Is that early music?
The Canadian ensemble Tafelmusik celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope.
17th century music with a groove! Music of Schmelzer performed by Freiburger Barock Consort.
Kuijken talks about his role as artistic director of Indy Baroque and his approach to music making. He also shares memories of Gustav Leonhardt.
L'Ensemble Portique of Chicago plays Boismortier Trio Sonatas on recorder, violin, viola da gamba, violoncello and harpsichord.
A look at the work of Marcel Pérès, an introduction to the viola da gamba, and a featured release highlighting some of the earliest music for the cello.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to 1377, the year of Brunelleschi's birth, Machaut's death, and the Cesena bloodbath.
Andrew Parrott reconstructs the music to mourn the death of Prince Leopold, the man who brought Bach to Cöthen.
We'll explore traditional music from Scotland and medieval music from the region of the Rhine River. Plus, a featured release of from Stile Antico and Fretwork.
Let's take a look back in time to 1529...a year of theological debates, the reinstatement of the Edict of Worms, and the death of the Bishop of Bordeaux.
The Royall Consorts, William Lawes' best known works in his own lifetime, are performed by Les Voix Humaines.
La Serenissima plays concertos for flute, oboe, violin, bassoon and strings
It’s the end of the world as we know it! We'll hear music on apocalyptic themes and explore some of the earliest polyphony ever sung.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to the year 1474 and the births of two formidable women, and the death of Dufay.
South America's living baroque music is presented by L'Arpeggiata, led by Christina Pluhar
Anonymous 4 marks the current millennium by looking backward to the previous one with a mass from about the year 1000.
We’ll hear music created and published in Nuremberg, plus music by Schmelzer performed by the Freiburger Barock Consort.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…we rolled the dice and it added up to 1638.
Harpsichord music of Johann Jacob Froberger played by the Romanian harpsichordist Alina Rotaru.
Alina Rotaru plays harpsichord music by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.
If you like what we do at Harmonia, we might be sporting the same tail feathers! Please consider making a contribution now.
Ensemble Gaudior, led by Alexandra MacCracken, perform music of Bach, Rameau, Biber and more.
Many threads come together to make Harmonia. Listeners are vital threads. Please support this online resource for early music.
We’re solving an antiphon mystery: Why are there so many pieces titled “In nomine”? We’ll find out why, as well as explore the origins of the sackbut.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1333, a year of wars, murders and flood and so much more.
Thanks to everyone who's already contributed to our web fund drive! If you haven't yet...please do so now. Your support is what holds it all together.
We love what we do, and we really appreciate the support you've given to Harmonia.
We’re saying happy birthday to Baroque Band, Bourbon Baroque, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, Tempesta di Mare and Ensemble Voltaire!
Two new recordings are beautifully done, but different interpretations set each apart.
Anthems, motets, fantasias and voluntaries recorded for the very first time.
We’ll hear music of Neidhart, Ockeghem, Pierre de la Rue, Falvetti and Vivaldi. Plus, a “classic” release, the first recording by the ensemble La Petite Bande.
Let’s take a quick look back in time...to the year 1535, when explorers "discovered" Montreal, Canada, Lima, Peru, and the Galapegos Islands.
Josquin is famous, but have you ever heard of Jean Mouton, or Jean Richafort?
The music of Bach performed on harpsichords built in 1740 and 1751.
Jordi Savall leads the Concert des Nations and seven soloists in this Vivaldi opera set in China.
We’re exploring some of the oldest musical centers of London.
Let’s take a quick look back to the year 1500. Pinzon discovered an estuary of the Amazon, future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was born, and more.
Wildcat Viols team up with Catherine Webster for music of seventeenth-century England.
We’ll hear from two composers at Bogotá Cathedral, explore the origins of the saraband, and discover the ensemble Musica Temprana. Plus, a recent CD by Piffaro.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the musical heritage of the Cathedral in Bogotá, Columbia.
Music for two... two lutes, two vihuelas, and two new releases.
Music from a 500 year old manuscript of Latin liturgical music from pre-Reformation England.
Two new recordings from Aapo Häkkinen and the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra.
Part one of a conversation with Boston Camerata director Anne Azéma. Plus, we’ll explore the shawm as an instrument of the renaissance consort, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back…to music-related publications in the year 1715.
Earlier this year, Angela Mariani spoke with the Boston Camerata's artistic director Anne Azéma. Here's the extended interview.
Allison Mackay speaks about The Galileo Project. Plus, we explore the vihuela, and our featured release takes us down the path of the Pied Piper.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to 1600, the year of publication for Jacopo Peri's Euridice, the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, and more.
Keith Collins interviews Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra's Allison Mackay about past and future multimedia concert projects.
Join Wendy and Janelle as they listen to two new recordings of French harpsichord music.
Three French cantatas, a trio sonata and a harpsichord suite from the musicians of Aston Magna.
Two recordings explore a pastiche of musical styles in England and France across several centuries.
2 musicians + 4 viols + 2 lutes = 19 tracks in a rich palette of colors.
Music from the Medici Codex, a continuation of our conversation with the Boston Camerata’s Anne Azéma, and the first solo concerto ever composed for the viola.
Let’s take a quick look back in time…to the year 1715, the pinnacle of Stradivari's "golden period," the Sun King's death, and more.
Music by Alessandro Scarlatti and his son Domenico, performed by the Houston-based early music ensemble, Ars Lyrica.
We've handpicked a variety of early music recordings – new and old – to help get you into the spirit of the holiday season: Bach, Schutz, chant and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1250 and the birth of Giovanni Pisano and Guido Cavalcanti, the death of Leonardo Fibonacci, and more.
Sacred music from Versailles: Music written by French composers, performed by French musicians on a recording sponsored by a French institution.
We'll hear performances from the six finalists of Early Music America’s 2012 Baroque Performance Competition, plus a featured release from Blue Heron.
Let’s take a quick look back in time, to the year 1700. . .the birth of Michel Blavet and Luigi Vanvitelli, the death of John Dryden, and more...
Erin Headley directs the ensemble Atalante in a recording of "passionate, sensual, macabre and erotic narratives from 17th-century Rome."
Georgians and the Californians: neighbors in a very different way!
Mundus et Musica - music from the mysterious late fifteenth-century Segovia manuscript.
We’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions, including two well-known carols, medieval music about St Nick, Byzantine chant, and more.
Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1400. . .the death of Chaucer and the birth of Binchois.
Peter Phillips and the Tallis Scholars bring us music by Jean Mouton, a composer who was compared in his own day to Josquin des Pres.
A re-issue of Alfred Deller's 1978 recording of Dowland lute songs, and Italian chitarrone music performed by Jakob Lindberg.
We're recalling the history of some of Paris' most musical attractions! Plus, a featured release by Rogers Covey-Crump, Christopher O'Gorman, and John Potter.
Let’s take a quick look back in time . . . to a renowned Parisian cemetery.
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