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(US) Clarion Society Performs Handel’s Judas Maccabeus (2011 May 17)
(CA) Lute Workshop West (2011, August 1-5)
In cooperation with the Lute Society of America, Inc.
The Lute Society of America is pleased to return to the West Coast, and co-present this Workshop with Early Music Vancouver.
(US) Retrospective: Early Music America Competition Winners, part 1 and part 2 -- Harmonia Mundi Early Music
(BE) New Books from Brepols Publishers
The focus of its publications lies in "source-works" from Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. By this is meant critical editions of original texts and documents in their original language, reference works such as encyclopaedias, handbooks and bibliographies, as well as monograph studies and cutting-edge research.
(FR) "Famille Bach" et "Méditerranée sacrée" (LE Choeur de Chambre Les Éléments) -- Concerts (2011 April 21 and 22)
La famille BACH, Les Motets
Le Choeur de Chambre Les Éléments and Ensemble Jacques Moderne – Joel Suhubiette, conductor
Culmination of the double chorus repertoire from the Baroque period, the Motets of JS Bach is a work of confounding richness, virtuosity and beauty .
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 21h, Odyssud, Blagnac
http://www.les-elements.fr
(IT) Rivista Italiana di Musicologia 2008-2010
Reminder that the Italian Journal of Musicology has a new publisher, the Italian Music Library ( LIM ). The current version is larger than usual as it consolidates the 2008-2010 journal articles. The journal is available to members of the SIdM (Società Italiana di Musicologia).
(FR) "Miserere a dùo" and "El Diablo mudo - Escena del auto sacramental" José de Nebra (1751) -- Les Passions (2011 May 22)
Spanish Baroque Music: José de Nebra (1672-1748 )
Eglise Saint-Aubin de Toulouse
Specializing in the restoration and the rediscovery of the major works of the Spanish Eighteenth century, Los Musicos de su Alteza present this enigmatic work which the composition date is unknown.
(FR) Les Passions Orchestre Baroque April 2011 Newsletter
(US) Steve Ross, Ann Monoyios and the Four Nations Ensemble ~ Brushe up Thy Shakespeare (2011 April 20-21)
(FR) Les Rencontres internationales de l'Abbaye de Vignogoul (2011 July 23-30)
(US) New Music/Early Music: The New Brandenburgs, pt. 1 -- Harmonia Early Music
(FR) Les Festes de Thalie et de France-Orpheon April 2011 Newsletter
(DE) New items published by TREE EDITION -- April 2011
for Baroque Lute
Adam Franz Ginter: Life and Works edited by Michael Treder
Adam Franz Ginter (1661 ? 1706), a colorful character, has been one of the few castrato sopranos of Austrian origin, working in the court chappel (Vienna).
(US) Do you have your BEMF Opera Tickets? Secure your seats today! -- A reminder!
A reminder from the BEMF:
Great seats are still available for two extraordinary operas at the 2011 Boston Early Music Festival. Don't miss out. BEMF Opera productions consistently sell out.(US) Cambridge Introductions and Companions to Music -- Cambridge University Press
(UK) BBC Music Magazine Awards 2011
(FR) "Nais, opéra pour la paix" Jean-Philippe Rameau presented by La Simphonie du Marais - Hugo Reyne (2011/04/06)
(US) GEMS -- Notes on the Scene (New York)
(US) Cleveland Early-Music Ensemble Les Delices Set to Make New York Debut (Donald Rosenberg, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland.com)
(CZ) Prachatice Summer School of Early Music 2011
Summer School of Early Music is an Early Music course targeting the historically informed performance mainly of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music. Some of the recorder classes concentrate on contemporary music as well.
(UK) Thomas Arne, Bampton Classical Opera -- Review by Claire Seymour
The first performance of Thomas Arne’s masque Alfred took place at Clivedon House on the Thames near Maidenhead, in August 1740.
(UK) "More Historical Dances" -- New Title from Dance Books
More Historical Dances
Author: Wood, Melusine
Published: 1956, 2010
Melusine Wood's previous book, Historical Dances : 12th to 18th Century, was in the nature of an introduction to the subject, each major period being illustrated by one or more typical dances.
(US) BACH IN MARCH : Bach Birthday Festival 2011 (2011 March 26)
In 1762, John Christian Bach, youngest son of the old master, Johann Sebastian, journeyed to London for a lucrative position with the King’s Theatre. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed Music Master to Queen Charlotte Sophia (wife of “Mad” King George III) and the Royal Family. With a few close musical friends, the "London Bach" formed an ensemble to entertain Her Majesty in her private chambers: The Queen’s Chamber Band.
(US) La Donna Musicale celebrates Women’s History Month with the modern premiere performance of “Sofonisba” by 18th-century Italian composer Maria Teresa Agnesi.
Sophonisba: Heroic Queen.
Don't miss this tale of power, love, honor, and death presented by a cast of star singers and musicians in this extraordinary concert! March 25, Boston, MA & March 26, Arlington, MA. This is the first “opera seria” written by a woman composer.
(CA) Nota Bene Period Orchestra presents: Bach's Leipzig, and the music of his time (2011 March 13)
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