Madison’s internationally-renowned Handel Aria Competition is presenting a new event to encourage high school singers to explore Handel’s music. The HAC High School Singers Showcase will be an hour-long concert featuring several young singers performing Handel arias, as well as a guest performance of a Handel duet by Artistic Director Sarah Brailey and Founding Artistic […]
Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble concert
The Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble invites you to a concert of baroque chamber music. For more information: (608) 238 5126, or info@wisconsinbaroque.org, or visit www.wisconsinbaroque.org Eric Miller – viola da gamba Sigrun Paust – recorder Chelsie Probst – soprano Charlie Rasmussen – baroque cello Consuelo Sañudo – mezzo soprano Monica Steger – traverso, harpsichord, recorder Anton […]
Christa Patton on Monteverdi
Is Monteverdi’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea relevant to young performers and a modern audience? On Nov. 16, 18, & 20, UW Opera presents this masterpiece about the woman who schemed to become empress with Nero. Baroque opera specialist Christa Patton talked about the challenges in staging the opera with John W. Barker and Alan Muirhead on the […]
Barocco presents “A Fall Concert in 18th Century Paris”
Join Barocco in our first concert of the season as part of the Stained Glass Concert Series of the Swiss Church in a program of 18th century music for flute, viola da gamba and harpsichord. Musicians include Monica Steger (Baroque Flute) , Eric Miller (Viola da Gamba), and Daniel Sullivan (Harpsichord). Enjoy a meal in […]
Michael Allsen talks Dufay
Who was the most important important composer in the change from Medieval to Renaissance styles? Guillaume Dufay, the subject of Michael’s research. Michael will be a guest on Musica Antiqua this Sunday, joining us at 9am with lots of music and commentary. Known as the author of numerous program notes for the Madison Symphony Orchestra, […]
Madison Early Music Festival on WORT
Tune into Musica Antiqua on Sunday mornings for previews and interviews about this year’s Madison Early Music Festival. On July 8th, Alan Muirhead will interview performers from Piffaro, Schola Antiqua, and the special Abendmusik concert. On July 1st, John Barker previewed the festival and played musical selections that will be heard during the festival. That program […]