Infusing music of the Baroque with personality and wit, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin performed its program “Foreign Affairs” on Saturday night at Yardley Hall, presented by the Friends of Chamber Music in partnership with the Johnson County Community College’s Performing Arts Series. In lesser hands, these selections from the best known composers of their day would…
Tafelmusik The word is German and means “table music” or “music for the feast.” The name is apt because Tafelmusik has produced a feast of firsts and bests, and has won admiration throughout the musical world. Tafelmusik’s vision is to be an international centre of excellence in period performance for generations to come. To sustain this vision, Tafelmusik is now…
Serenata Orchestra is a growing community orchestra based in Boise Idaho and surrounding area. We always welcome new members. We rehearse every Tuesday at West Jr High School and have seasonal performances. View our list of rehearsal and event dates here. Jennifer Drake Jennifer Drake is a conductor, violist, teacher, clinician, camp director (Idaho Viola Camp) and…
The music will be fittingly performed in front of dozens of live fish and under one massive replica blue whale during a Sunday concert at the Aquarium of the Pacific titled “Pirates and Pilgrims and Sailors —Oh My!” Then members of the chorale will head to New York’s famed Carnegie Hall to perform composer Kirke Mechem’s “Songs of the Slave, ” a piece about the hardships…
Like other human pursuits the creation of music has evolved over time. Music History Scholars look back over time, and attempt to break that evolution up into stages, in the same way Paleontologists and Historians classify other types of change. Such a classification system is always going to be a simplification. In reality music has evolved in a more gradual manner…
Conductors from Boston, North Carolina, Washington state and Winnipeg, Manitoba, will compete to replace Robert Moody, who completes his 10th and final season as music director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra in May 2018. The symphony’s executive director, Carolyn Nishon, announced the finalists Tuesday morning at Merrill Auditorium. The four finalists are Ken-David…
A passionate teacher is an individual who is committed and dedicated to student learning. As I walked into Bourque Music that dedication and commitment was evident in owner Michelle’s voice and enthusiasm. As she explained her vast array of experiences, I learned Michelle’s background is diverse. As a graduate of USC’s Thornton School of Music, Michelle has toured…
Born in Palermo (Italy) in 1980. He studied piano, organ, harpsichord and composition at Palermo’s “V. Bellini” Conservatory, where he took the piano diploma in 2001 and the organ diploma in 2002 with full marks and “Cum Laude”. He took part in many international master-classes where he developed his skills and taste for baroque music. His concert life…
Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra (= MABO) is led by Music Director Martin Haselböck, the internationally renowned organist, conductor, and composer. Regarded as Southern California s premier Baroque ensemble, Musica Angelica presents wide-ranging programs encompassing music from the early Baroque through the early Classical era. MABO was co-founded in 1993 by Michael…
Irish Baroque Orchestra – excellence in authentic period performance The Irish Baroque Orchestra is like no other group performing in Ireland today. Driven by the belief that the best things in life stand the test of time, the orchestra allows Irish audiences to experience the beauty of baroque music as it was intended to be heard. Under the inspirational artistic…
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra goes to Berkeley 3-4:00 PM Wednesday, June 8 Trinity Chapel – 2320 Dana Street (at Durant) Berkeley, CA 94704 Tickets available at the door. Price: $15/general, $10 students & seniors, kids under 12 free. The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, a period instrument baroque orchestra based in Davidson, NC and led by conductor and…
About Baroque Music The Baroque Era began at the end of the 16th century and lasted to about 1750. This era reflects a period of time when great changes occurred in music and culture. The Baroque era artistically bridged the gap between the spiritually pure music of the renaissance era and the formalized music of the classical era. The music of the early baroque was…
It was during the 17th Century that the system of modes finally crumbled away. By adding accidentals the Major/Minor key system developed. The 17th Century also saw the invention of several new forms and designs, such as: Opera Sonata Oratorio Suite Fugue Concerto The orchestra started to take shape, mainly in the strings, and the violins became the dominant instrument…
There are few pieces of music as instantly recognizable as Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons . And yet, as it is so often heard only in fragments, the complete piece still has the capacity to surprise and delight. The Venice Baroque Orchestra performed the Venetian masterpiece alongside Philip Glass’ “American Four Seasons” in 2010. The group is joined by violin soloist…
