The British a cappella sextet sang baroque and contemporary music that touched on death and grieving but also love and redemption.
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Concert Review: A Golden Wire, Nola Richardson, Kevin Payne – Baroque English Love Songs
A Golden Wire and friends looked back to the 17th century in the latest Aspect Chamber Music Series concert.
Read More »Concert Review: Experiential Orchestra, Artefact Ensemble – Arvo Pärt ‘Passio,’ A Concert for Peace and Healing
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine hosted the Experiential Orchestra and Artefact Ensemble in Orthodox chants and a passion setting by Arvo Pärt.
Read More »Music is Life: Aspect Chamber Music Series to Present Baroque Love Songs, Tragic Beethoven, More
'Music of the English Salon' from A Golden Wire, and a string trio featuring violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky with Beethoven, Dvořák, Smetana
Read More »Cathedral of St. John the Divine to host Arvo Pärt’s ‘Passio,’ Orthodox Chants, January 26 and 27
Audience members can sit on yoga mats (or chairs) to hear 'Passio' by Arvo Pärt, preceded by Orthodox chants, at the world's largest Gothic cathedral.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): The Sebastians with the Yale Voxtet – ‘Voices of Versailles’
I wish more people knew how fun Baroque music can be. The instrumental ensemble The Sebastians and the superb singers of the Yale Voxtet joined forces to prove it.
Read More »Concert Review: Vox Luminis – ‘The Early Cantatas’ (Bach, Buxtehude)
The Belgian early music ensemble beautifully sheds light on Bach's early cantatas and on one major source of his inspiration.
Read More »Music Review: Ensemble Correspondances – ‘Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit’ (Christmas Music from 1694)
This recording of the Midnight Mass and other Christmas music by the French baroque master definitely brings some joy to the world, no matter what holidays you may celebrate.
Read More »Interview: Nani Vazana, Ladino Songstress – Part Two
Part Two of an interview with Nani Vazana, the wonderful Ladino singer and songwriter. Reviving an endangered language.
Read More »Interview: Nani Vazana, Ladino Songstress – Part One
Interview with Nani Vazana, Ladino songstress, who breathes new life into a beautiful and endangered language.
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