Music Before 1800 has announced its upcoming season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Mezzo-soprano Eva Zaïck headlines “Music for a Young King.” The showcase, which features Le Poème Harmonique under Vincent Dumestre will spotlight music by Lully, Charpentier, Moulinié, and Cavalli, among others. Performance Date: Oct. 29, 2023 Tenor James Reese and soprano Jolle Greenleaf join TENET {…}
The Music Before 1800 series is readying to close its season with two last concerts. On April 16, they will welcome back the Dutch ensemble Cappella Pratenses for a concert celebrating the 500th anniversaries of Renaissance composers Josquin Desprez and Jean Mouton. The group recently won early music organization REMA’s Heritage Project of the Year Award for their new album {…}
New York’s longest-running early music series Music Before 1800 has announced Bill Barclay as its first Artistic Director. Bill Barclay, an American composer, stage director, and curator, begins his new charge by overseeing the current season. He will take on planning the 49th and 50th seasons. Music Before 1800’s founder Louise Basbas transitions from her role as executive director to {…}