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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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Mar 1, 20214 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Feb 1, 20214 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Jan 25, 20212 min read
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....
Amaranti Ensemble
Dec 1, 20203 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Nov 1, 20202 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Aug 1, 20202 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Jun 1, 20203 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Apr 30, 20203 min read
Beyond the Drawing Room
Beyond the Drawing Room
Celebrating Women Composers at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention.
Where can you find us next?
Amaranti Ensemble
Mar 1, 20201 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Jan 4, 20202 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Oct 11, 20191 min read
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...
Amaranti Ensemble
Jun 13, 20194 min read
Remembering Jane Austen
This weekend festival honoring Jane Austen originated from one of my late night expeditions on the internet for weird harpsichord music....
Amaranti Ensemble
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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