A celebrated Black Irish singer, known for singing works by Thomas Arne, George Frideric Handel, and other popular music from the 1700s... meet Rachel Baptist!
Sawney Freeman
Confronting the past can be uncomfortable but it's SO important not only to inform our present but also to keep from losing contributions of forgotten musicians like Sawney Freeman. What an important effort from the Episcopal church, library, and musician communities in Connecticut! Make sure to watch the video as well to hear his music!
Bayard Rustin
Many people recognize the name "Bayard Rustin" in connection with the Civil Rights movement. But what do you know about Bayard Rustin, the musician?
Praeter rerum seriem
I was introduced to this amazing piece by Vicente Lusitano last week for a concert at the Gardner Museum! Josquin's setting of this text is better known, but this one is GORGEOUS. More Lusitano, please!
Black Early Music
Looking for resources on Black composers and performers this Juneteenth? Here’s a roundup of what I’ve found so far!
Sancho and the legacy of horn players
Every article about Charles Ignatius Sancho provides a little more info - this time it’s about his use of horns in his compositions and the legacy of horn players at the time!
More Lusitano!
Looking for "new" early music to explore? Why not dive into the gorgeous music of Vicente Lusitano? Read more here!
Lusitano concert
I have a series of wishes for next season and one of them is to sing something by Vicente Lusitano! Wish I could have heard this incredible program!
Lusitano - Inviolata
Who would take a piece by Josquin and write a larger piece based on it? Several people, actually. This week's #JosquinHomage is Vicente Lusitano and his setting of "Inviolata".
The Cramer Quartet on SoHIP's 2021 Summer Concert Series
Check out this phenomenal performance of the music of Joseph Bologne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Hyacinthe Jadin from my friends in the Cramer Quartet presented by SoHIP!