A Musical Joke - PDQ Bach and the Four Hands Viola
In college, I had the idea that I would become one of those fancy Bach scholars. I hadn’t yet started harpsichord, but greatly enjoyed...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
From Scapegoat to Feminist Icon - Reflections on Guinevere
Welcome back to another issue of Meet the Composer Blog! We are delighted to introduce the fourth composer joining our commissioned...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
Theatrics - The Many Sides of Guinevere
Welcome to another issue of Meet the Composer Blog! We met Maggie McGinity through our call for scores last month. She submitted her...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
New Resolution - Contemporary Harpsichord Music
Ever since the lockdown last year, I admittedly haven’t played the harpsichord as much as I should have. This was in part due to not...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
Colombian Rhythms and Baroque Flute and Harpsichord
Welcome to another issue of Meet the Composer Blog! I had the privilege to meet Carmen Liliana while living in Boston, Massachusetts....
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Heather Dale - Legends of Arthur
A couple of weeks ago, we announced our new Call for Scores for our “Guinevere’s Tale” concert series. We’ve gotten some great feedback...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Oct 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Baroque Dance that Became an Iconic Horror Theme
One of my favorite pastimes every October is to start binging all sorts of scary games and shows. I’ve spent a lot of my time (more than...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Stages of Quarantine... so far!
If this is your first time here, WELCOME! I am delighted you have joined our newsletter! Make sure to read our prior issues! Back at the...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Aug 1, 2020
- 2 min
Sheli Nan: A Breath of Fresh Air
Welcome to another Meet the Composer Blog! Today’s blog will focus on composer-performer Sheli Nan. We’re excited to announce that we’ve...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
The Bard’s Tale: Connecting Renaissance Keyboard/Lute Music to Modern Video Games
For every musician that has made a transition from contemporary music to historical performance, there will inevitably come a time where...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
ANNA BON DI VENEZIA: LA VIRTUOSA DI MUSICA DI CAMERA
Welcome to Meet the Composer Blog! Immerse yourself in a life full of culture and artistry that started from her birth. Anna Ioanna Lucia...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
3 Reasons the Clavichord is Perfect for Early Music Performers
As we all know, it's been a weird time in the world lately. With (hopefully) all of us practicing social distancing and staying home as...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Mar 1, 2020
- 1 min
Beyond the Drawing Room
Beyond the Drawing Room
Celebrating Women Composers at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention.
Where can you find us next?
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Jan 4, 2020
- 2 min
Guinevere's Tale: Telling Old Stories with New Music
This past year, we've begun experimenting more crossing music with literature in our programming. With our concert series on Jane Austen...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Oct 11, 2019
- 1 min
Reading Jane Austen's Novels with Music
Gaby and I have spent the past year cultivating our mission to connect music to other humanities, specifically through Jane Austen and...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Jun 13, 2019
- 4 min
The Trinity of Austenian Music
This past week, Gaby and I have prepared our latest Austen-inspired program for the Boston Early Music Festival. Our festival in February...
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Amaranti Ensemble
- Mar 4, 2019
- 2 min
Remembering Jane Austen
This weekend festival honoring Jane Austen originated from one of my late night expeditions on the internet for weird harpsichord music....
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