The early-music scene in NY

In Sunday’s New York Times, an optimistic look at early music in New York City leads off with Priscilla’s picture. Priscilla Smith is a member of Piffaro, runs the early music ensemble at Temple University, is just back from William Christie’s...

Recording The Nobility of Women

The Nobility of Women will be on the next Mélomanie CD, as we wrapped up recording the eight dances yesterday. Andreas Meyer of Meyer Media recorded my 20-minute work with the Baroque / new-music group at the University of Delaware, in Gore Recital Hall, after...

PHOENIXtail

These guys—and not just the one raised in my house—are the real deal. Fabulous players, all, and exciting to watch and hear. Check them out if at all possible. PHOENIXtail Beth Wenstrom, violin Priscilla Smith, oboe & recorders Ezra Seltzer, ‘cello Jeffrey...