9th Annual Baroque Symposium
Join the Annual Baroque Symposium for a celebration of early music, featuring a concert of works by Caccini, Dowland, Monteverdi, Purcell and more, alongside a lecture and masterclass with internationally acclaimed soprano Sherezade Panthaki. Discover the artistry, technique, and expressive possibilities of Baroque vocal music.
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- Location
- Montclair Campus, Leshowitz Recital Hall, Chapin Hall
- Cost
- Free, Reservations not required
- Organizer
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano, enjoys ongoing international collaborations with conductors Nicholas McGegan, Masaaki Suzuki, Mark Morris and more. Recent engagements include early music and oratorio performances with the New York Philharmonic, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Bach Collegium Japan, Wiener Akademie (Austria), NDR Hannover Radiophilharmonie (Germany), the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Boston Early Music Festival, and the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra (Canada). Born and raised in India, Ms. Panthaki holds graduate degrees from the Yale School of Music and the University of Illinois. She is a founding member of the Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble, celebrating racial and ethnic diversity in performances and educational programs of early and new music. Ms. Panthaki is a renowned clinician, has taught voice at Yale University, and currently heads the Vocal program at Mount Holyoke College.
Schedule
3:30pm: Concert
Love & Lament - A Baroque Tapestry for Voice and Continuo
4:15pm: Lecture
The Art and Technique of Baroque Singing
Explore the art and technique of Baroque singing, examining historically informed vocal practice and its connection to modern technique. Discover new ways to bring the music of Bach, Handel, and beyond to life.
5:30pm: Masterclass
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