“Context, Competition, and High Notes: Handel’s Alcina” Description: Handel wrote Alcina at a very difficult period in his life when he faced the stiffest competition of his career. He used...
Music has the power to unite communities, speak the unspoken, and bring comfort when words are not enough. Join us for a discussion and firsthand accounts of the healing power...
“Embodying Handel’s Rhythms” Description: BEMF Dance Director Melinda Sullivan offers an introductory Baroque dance workshop for all levels and abilities. The class begins with a seated warm-up, then moves into...
“The Reflections of Memory” Description: Gilbert Blin, Opera Director of the Boston Early Music Festival, presents his research into the Historically Informed Performance of operas from the 17th and 18th...
The language of universal Modal elements used by J.S. Bach has influenced the work of countless composers and musicians who followed. Schwendener translates these ideas into an improvisation for the...
Handel’s baroque opera Alcina is an on-the-nose choice for modern-day audiences. Watch and listen for themes of deception, disconnection from reality, and deliberate misinformation. Expect vocal fireworks and plenty of...
Handel’s baroque opera Alcina is an on-the-nose choice for modern-day audiences. Watch and listen for themes of deception, disconnection from reality, and deliberate misinformation. Expect vocal fireworks and plenty of...
Portia Dunkley You Belong Here: Creating Inclusive Music Spaces Bassist, Founder of Teeny Violini (mobile music education program) and New Canon Chamber Collective, Executive Director Refugee Orchestra Project
More information coming soon! This will be a broadcast performance only.
Modern Standards Ensemble, led by Peter Cassino, focuses on repertoire from notable composers throughout the jazz tradition including; Wayne Shorter, George Garzone, Mulgrew Miller, et al. In addition to playing...
Thanks to our partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and their “Card to Culture” program, Longy School of Music of Bard College can offer free tickets to many of our diverse and innovative performance offerings. See the full list of participating “Card to Culture” organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.