Amaranti EnsembleApr 1, 20212 minA Musical Joke - PDQ Bach and the Four Hands ViolaIn college, I had the idea that I would become one of those fancy Bach scholars. I hadn’t yet started harpsichord, but greatly enjoyed...
Amaranti EnsembleMar 1, 20214 minFrom Scapegoat to Feminist Icon - Reflections on GuinevereWelcome back to another issue of Meet the Composer Blog! We are delighted to introduce the fourth composer joining our commissioned...
Amaranti EnsembleFeb 1, 20214 minTheatrics - The Many Sides of GuinevereWelcome to another issue of Meet the Composer Blog! We met Maggie McGinity through our call for scores last month. She submitted her...
Amaranti EnsembleJan 25, 20212 minNew Resolution - Contemporary Harpsichord MusicEver 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...
Amaranti EnsembleDec 1, 20203 minColombian Rhythms and Baroque Flute and HarpsichordWelcome to another issue of Meet the Composer Blog! I had the privilege to meet Carmen Liliana while living in Boston, Massachusetts....
Amaranti EnsembleNov 1, 20202 minHeather Dale - Legends of ArthurA couple of weeks ago, we announced our new Call for Scores for our “Guinevere’s Tale” concert series. We’ve gotten some great feedback...
Amaranti EnsembleOct 1, 20202 minThe Baroque Dance that Became an Iconic Horror ThemeOne 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...
Amaranti EnsembleSep 1, 20202 minStages 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...
Amaranti EnsembleAug 1, 20202 minSheli Nan: A Breath of Fresh AirWelcome to another Meet the Composer Blog! Today’s blog will focus on composer-performer Sheli Nan. We’re excited to announce that we’ve...
Amaranti EnsembleJul 1, 20203 minThe Bard’s Tale: Connecting Renaissance Keyboard/Lute Music to Modern Video GamesFor every musician that has made a transition from contemporary music to historical performance, there will inevitably come a time where...
Amaranti EnsembleJun 1, 20203 minANNA BON DI VENEZIA: LA VIRTUOSA DI MUSICA DI CAMERAWelcome to Meet the Composer Blog! Immerse yourself in a life full of culture and artistry that started from her birth. Anna Ioanna Lucia...
Amaranti EnsembleMay 1, 20203 min3 Reasons the Clavichord is Perfect for Early Music PerformersAs 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...
Amaranti EnsembleMar 2, 20201 minBeyond the Drawing RoomBeyond the Drawing Room Celebrating Women Composers at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention. Where can you find us next?
Amaranti EnsembleJan 4, 20202 minGuinevere's Tale: Telling Old Stories with New MusicThis past year, we've begun experimenting more crossing music with literature in our programming. With our concert series on Jane Austen...
Amaranti EnsembleOct 11, 20191 minReading Jane Austen's Novels with MusicGaby and I have spent the past year cultivating our mission to connect music to other humanities, specifically through Jane Austen and...
Amaranti EnsembleJun 13, 20194 minThe Trinity of Austenian MusicThis past week, Gaby and I have prepared our latest Austen-inspired program for the Boston Early Music Festival. Our festival in February...
Amaranti EnsembleMar 5, 20192 minRemembering Jane AustenThis weekend festival honoring Jane Austen originated from one of my late night expeditions on the internet for weird harpsichord music....