Composer vocalist M Ryan Taylor asks early music specialists, “With so much repeated text in Baroque and early music arias, how do you keep your characterization fresh?”
A countertenor who is quickly rising to the top discusses if indeed this voice type is strictly limited to the Baroque repertoire, how he discovered the never-before-heard repertoire on his new CD, and why he thinks early music is becoming a staple at many modern opera houses.
Under new management, early music continues to flourish at the Miller Theatre in New York City.
Ryan Turner began singing over 13 years ago with the group he now leads. Read about this unique ensemble made up of soloists like Turner who come together each week for the Sunday Cantata Series featuring the music of Bach and discover what Turner has in store for the ensemble in his new role as artistic director.
Read about an emerging new genre within early music and discover resources that can help you access, study, perform, and record this exciting new repertoire.
Read up about a recent book on vocal technique that includes more than just a philosophical discussion of singing principles. With a myriad of vocalises and group exercises that correspond to each concept, this book becomes a practical tool for the private studio and classroom alike.
Boston has long been seen as the early music center of North America. Whether traveling to Beantown as singer or tourist, get great tips on how to save a dime on everything from food to hotels to musical performances, many featuring early music tunes.
While an undergrad my theory teacher told our class about a revolutionary new choral and orchestral composition he had heard that had, in his words, changed his life. This piece
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Text Messaging Garners Small Donations for L.A. Philharmonic Advertisements on the jumbo-screen at the Hollywood Bowl encourage viewers to donate $5 or $10 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic via text
A talented young singer entering her final semester of her undergraduate work told me recently about her rather unexpected journey. She had attended a performing arts high school and was
