The quest for political power has changed little over the centuries. Kings and Presidents, popes and senators, all have their partisans, their detractors, their scandals, and their victories. Long before today’s 24-hour news cycle, the propaganda machine ran on verse. Meravelha’s timely tour of Medieval political songs explores themes of nationalism, corruption, greed, propaganda, and […]
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Golden Rule: Songs of Corruption and Justice
The quest for political power has changed little over the centuries. Kings and Presidents, popes and senators, all have their partisans, their detractors, their scandals, and their victories. Long before today’s 24-hour news cycle, the propaganda machine ran on verse. Meravelha’s timely tour of Medieval political songs explores themes of nationalism, corruption, greed, propaganda, and […]
Golden Rule: Songs of Corruption and Justice
The quest for political power has changed little over the centuries. Kings and Presidents, popes and senators, all have their partisans, their detractors, their scandals, and their victories. Long before today’s 24-hour news cycle, the propaganda machine ran on verse. Meravelha’s timely tour of Medieval political songs explores themes of nationalism, corruption, greed, propaganda, and […]
Equal the Stars in Number: On the Cusp of the 16th Century
Vocal ensemble Ampersand explores the astonishing creativity on display in the Chigi Codex and the Eton Choirbook, both compiled in the waning years of the 15th century. Their program highlights the floridity and inventiveness of the counterpoint found in these works as well as the curious style of combinative myth-making on display–many of the texts […]
“A Garden of Song” Sunday, June 1, Stow, MA, USA
The Sounds of Stow (Barbara Jones, artistic director) presents our final concert of the season, “A Garden of Song,” Sunday, June 1st at 4:00 p.m., First Parish of Stow/Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow. Directed by Christina Kennedy and accompanied by Pauline Oliver, the performance will feature a variety of folk songs plus rich and rewarding […]
Inside the Composing Process with Ēriks Ešenvalds
Arts Speak Series Saturday, February 15 — 3:30 PM Livestream Only Presented by Ēriks Ešenvalds<a, one of the most sought-after composers living today Join Arts Empowering Life and renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds for an intimate exploration of his creative journey. Known for his evocative choral works and lush harmonies, Ešenvalds will reveal the inspirations, […]