(Credit: Jake Martin) The Gesualdo Six will present “The Death of Gesualdo” on Jan. 16 and 17, 2025. The theatrical concert explores the life and music of Carlo Gesualdo, the Renaissance composer notorious for murdering his wife and celebrated for chromatic writing far ahead of its time. “Gesualdo’s tortured mind led him into a life of violence and suffering, concluding {…}
(Photo credit: Matthew Johnson) The 24th edition of the Brighton Early Music Festival announces its schedule. This article only features vocal concerts. Mademoiselle Duval’s “Les Génies ou les Caractères de l’Amour” is performed by sopranos Harriet Cameron and Laura Coppinger, tenor Richard Jackson, baritone Allyn Wu, and bass Henry Saywell. They are joined by the Baroque Collective Singers along with {…}
The Newport Classical Music Festival announces its 2025 season. This article only features classical voice performances. “Opera Night: An American Tapestry” features sopranos Sarah Tucker and Melissa Joseph, mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier, tenor Dane Suarez, and bass Michael Colman, with pianist and narrator Charlie Kim. The program features English arias from works such as “Porgy and Bess,” “The Ballad of Baby {…}
***Editor’s Note: This article has been modified. The original article stated that first performance of the season was La Chapelle Harmonique making its North American debut, with soprano Élodie Fonnard and baritone Cyril Costanzo as soloists. The company explained that the concert has been changed and this is now reflected in the article. Music Before 1800 has released the lineup {…}
The European Early Music Network (Réseau Europeén de Musique Ancienne) has released details of the international celebration for Early Music Day which is celebrated worldwide on March 21. For the purposes of this article only classical vocal works are included. Events take place throughout Europe. The 6th International Festival of Early Music opens with J.S. Bach’s “Cantata” No. 131 and {…}
Photo: Mark Allen A 400th anniversary means a flock of Byrds this year. But few opportunities to hear his music are as intimate or visceral as Bill Barclay’s “Secret Byrd,” an immersive program extremely on trend for classical music right now. The show was devised with the elite vocal group The Gesualdo Six and viol consort Fretwork and received four {…}
(Credit: Ben Ealovega) The National Center for Early Music has announced a program of online concerts called “Awaken.” The series will showcase some of the best musical artists in the UK and from the city of York. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. The festivities begin on March 27 with a musical tour {…}
The National Centre for Early Music is set to celebrate Early Music Day by hosting The Gesualdo Six for an artistic residency. The residency will climax in the famed ensemble performing a virtual concert on March 21, 2021, in honor of Early Music Day. Additionally, throughout the residency The Gesualdo Six will film and share its music throughout the month {…}
