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What's New with Emma Kirkby
September 21,
2011
Dame Emma Kirkby in New York
October 23
Dame
Emma Kirkby, soprano
Jakob Lindberg, lute
October 17, 21, 23, 2011
“LOVE
SONGS, LUTE SOLOS AND LAMENTS”
Music from 17th Century Europe
(including Danyel, D’India, Johnson, Monteverdi, Morley)
Photo by
Malcolm Crothers
From the lyre of
Orpheus to the guitars of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, people have
sung of their joys and woes to the plangent beauty of plucked
strings; this recital focuses on the 17th century golden age of lute
songs from Britain and Italy, and some of the treasures to be found
away from the big names of the period.
New Haven, CT
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sprague Memorial Hall - 8:00pm
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
Click Here for More Information
Call 203-432-5180
Cambridge, MA
Friday, October 21, 2011
First Church in Cambridge, Congregational – 8:00pm
Boston Early Music Festival
Click Here for More Information and Tickets
Call 617-661-1812
New York, NY
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Madison Ave. Presbyterian Church - 3:00pm
921 Madison Avenue at 73rd Street
Click Here for More Information and Tickets
Call 212-288-8920
FREE DOWNLOAD Dame Emma sings
Morley's "Thyrsis and Milla"
June 3, 2011
The Queen presents The Queen's
Medal for Music
to Dame Emma Kirkby
The Queen presents The Queen's Medal for Music to
Dame Emma Kirkby, watched by the Master of The Queen's Music Sir
Peter Maxwell Davies at Buckingham Palace,
London, 2 June 2011.
February 22, 2011
“Guileless Radiance”
Emma Kirkby, soprano
Concordia
"Airs and Graces"
Music for voice, lute and viols
Rating: *****
"The music of heaven is different for all of us.
‘The sound of trumpets while eating foie gras’ is how one cleric
famously imagined it. But for me, the sound filtering through the
Pearly Gates will surely be the soft-edged, veiled, gently ecstatic
consort songs and dances of the 17th century. Which meant this
concert given by the group Concordia and soprano Emma Kirkby began
with a head start.
The English pieces by Dowland and Gibbons and
Jenkins came over as more obviously strange, their weird spicy
dissonances and cross-rhythms beautifully caught by the players. The
French pieces, some by composers I’d barely heard of such as
Moulinie and Boesset, were the real discovery.
All this muted delicacy might have felt unvaried
over two hours, if it hadn’t been for Emma Kirkby’s wonderful way of
revealing the larger, human quality of the songs - their humour,
their gravity, their sprightly gaiety.
In Purcell’s Dear Pretty Youth she addressed
her song not to us but the youth apparently dead at her feet. At the
mournful end of Gibbons’s The Silver Swan she laid her head
on one side.
These things could appear arch, but with Kirkby they
seem totally natural; as does her voice, which negotiated the tricky
runs and the sighing endings of the French pieces so effortlessly
they came over as pure gesture. It all made for a guileless radiance
which was irresistible." --Ivan Hewett, The Telegraph
(January 2011)
Emma returns to the US with lutenist Jakob Lindberg
in the Fall of 2011
October 16-20 – Yale University/New Haven, CT
October 21-22 – Boston Early Music Festival/Cambridge, MA
October 23 – Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church/New York City
October 24-26 – The Juilliard School/New York City
January 26, 2011
The British Monarchy
The Queen’s Medal For Music 2010, 21 January 2011
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS
SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
The Queen has approved the award of Her Majesty's
Medal for Music for the year 2010 to Dame Emma Kirkby.
Dame Emma will be presented with the Medal by The
Queen at an audience later this year, but an informal announcement
will be made by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, the Master of The Queen’s
Music, at St John’s, Smith Square, on 26th January, where Dame Emma
is performing.
Dame Emma is the sixth winner of the award, which
was introduced in 2005 and is made annually to an individual (or
group of musicians) judged to have had a major influence on the
musical life of the nation. Previous winners are Sir Charles
Mackerras (2005), Bryn Terfel (2006), Professor Judith Weir (2007),
Kathryn Tickell (2008) and Sir Colin Davis (2009).
Dame Emma said she was "very pleased and grateful"
to receive the Award. She said: "I feel extremely lucky to have
worked so many years with excellent colleagues, both singers and
instrumentalists, in the revival of music from the richest eras of
our national heritage; this is repertoire offering joy and
fulfilment to players and listeners alike and I am happy to see so
many younger artists now adding their own voices to the endeavour."
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies said: "I think it's marvellous that the
world of early music has been recognised in this year's Queen’s
Medal for Music, particularly that the award is going to Dame Emma
Kirkby, who has done more than anybody to put this music in the
centre of our musical consciousness."
Background
1. The nominating process for the recipient of the
medal is overseen by a Music Committee under the chairmanship of the
Master of The Queen’s Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
2. The committee members are Sir Peter Maxwell
Davies, The Lord Moser, William Lyne, Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Richard
Morrison, The Hon. Sir Humphrey Maud and Michael Berkeley.
3. The 75mm medal is designed by Bethan Williams and is cast in
silver. All costs relating to the medal are funded by the Privy
Purse.
April 20, 20 10
“Overlooked”
Daniel Taylor, countertenor
Emma Kirkby, soprano
Theatre of Early Music
BIS-SACD-1546
VIVALDI Stabat Mater
PERGOLESI Salve Regina
BACH Transcription of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater
“Editor’s Choice”
--Gramophone
“A disc as lovely as this should not be
overlooked...here we have a performance of real distinction and
allure....Taylor is joined by Emma Kirkby and their rapport is
obvious...””
--MusicWeb International
Sample at Amazon
Visit Daniel
Taylor at:
www.theatreofearlymusic.com
Visit Emma Kirkby at:
www.emmakirkby.com
April 16, 20 10
“If I Were Bill Gates”
(Click image below to view full size pdf)
January 22, 20 10
PAEANS OF PRAISE!
Paeans of Praise!
“Decade In Review”
San Francisco Chronicle
“...Nicholas McGegan’s nearly annual march through the
musical bounty of Handel’s oratorios and operas....when I look back
on my year-end lists from the past decade, Philharmonia’s superb
Handel performances show up like clockwork on practically every
one.”
“Editor’s CD Review of Opera and Song”
CultureKiosque
“Adès captures the other-worldliness of Ariel with stratospheric
writing for coloratura soprano, a role in which Cyndia Sieden
excels, occasionally intelligible at heights when most sopranos have
long ceased to articulate.”
“The Very Best of the Fall Opera Season”
The New York Observer
“In two recitals, one at Carnegie Hall and one at the Madison Avenue
Presbyterian Church, Emma Kirkby created worlds of stillness
in songs of the 17th century. I can’t get out of my head her encore
at both recitals, Purcell’s Evening Hymn, which seems to go
on forever and then ends much too quickly.”
“Top CDs of 2009”
Democrat and Chronicle
“Daniel Taylor, The Voice of Bach. Taylor is one of
the few countertenors of the world, raising his voice up to the
mezzo-soprano range. The Bach selections on this disc are given an
infinite boost with Taylor’s full, resonant and unique voice.”
“Best Classical Concerts of 2009”
The Oregonian
“Orphée, Portland Opera. Phillip Glass’ operatic riff on the
Orpheus legend stood out for its eye-catching set, powerful singing
[soprano Lisa Saffer] and layered, pensive score.”
“Critics’ Pick for Best of ‘09”
The Star-Ledger
“Henry Purcell: Ten Sonatas in Four Parts, Matthew Halls
harpsichord/organ. This beautifully produced recording from a U.K.
period-strings group marked the 350th birthday of Purcell by showing
how his polyphonic intimacies remain a lyrical, hypnotic marvel.”
November 4, 2009
KIRKBY CONQUERS ALL
The New York Times
“...her voice is richer and intensely expressive”
The Boston Globe
“...threading her vocal silver into his cloth-of-gold.”
The Washington Post
“...the chiseled beauty and dovetailing rapport in their musicmaking
was a joy to hear.”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Soprano Emma Kirkby and lutenist Jakob Lindberg make an absolutely
perfect musical pair, performing in a seamless blend of style and
expression.”
Kansas City Star
“Kirkby’s delicate yet crystal clear voice seemed a perfect match
for the gentle sound of the lute.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer
“...something you want to keep etched in your brain forever.”
Coming To A City Near You!
September 1, 2009
Emma Kirkby, soprano
Jakob Lindberg, lute
Coming To A City Near You!
Hear Emma and Jakob perform two programs on
their US Tour this Fall!
“MUSIC AT TWILIGHT”
Songs and Solos from early 17th Century Europe
“ORPHEUS IN ENGLAND: DOWLAND & PURCELL”
Celebrating the 350th Anniversary of Purcell’s Birth
New Haven, CT
October 18, 2009
“Music at Twilight”
Morse Recital Hall - 4:00pm
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
203-432-4158
Click Here for More Information
New York, NY
October 20, 2009
“Music at Twilight”
Weill Recital Hall - 7:30pm
Carnegie Hall
212-247-7800
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Cambridge, MA
October 23, 2009 “Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
First Church in Cambridge, Congregational – 8:00pm
Boston Early Music Festival
617-661-1812
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Columbia, MD
October 24, 2009 “Music at Twilight”
Smith Theatre – 8:00pm
Howard Community College
Candlelight Concert Society
410-997-2324
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Washington DC
October 25, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
West Building, West Garden Court - 6:30 pm
National Gallery of Art
202-842-6941
Click Here for More Information
Milwaukee, WI
October 27, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Schwan Concert Hall – 7:30pm Wisconsin Lutheran College
Early Music Now
414-225-3113
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Overland Park, KS
October 30, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Polsky Theatre at The Carlsen Center – 8:00pm
Johnson County Community College
913-469-4445
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Bethlehem, PA
October 31, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Central Moravian Church – 8:00pm
Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
610-866-4382
Click Here to Buy Tickets
New York, NY
November 1, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Madison Ave. Presbyterian Church - 3:00pm
Saint Andrew Music Society
212-288-8920
Click Here to Buy Tickets
New Britain, CT
November 3, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
South Church – 7:30pm
Music Series at South Church
860-223-7555
Click Here to Buy Tickets
READ
the interview with Emma in Opera News
“For more than three decades, Emma Kirkby’s refined, elegant singing
has defined the sound of early music.”
Opera News August 2009
LISTEN
to Emma & Jakob perform music from their tour
Coming To A City Near You!
August 5, 2009
Emma Kirkby, soprano
Jakob Lindberg, lute
Coming To A City Near You!
Hear Emma and Jakob perform two programs on
their US Tour this Fall!
“MUSIC AT TWILIGHT”
Songs and Solos from early 17th Century Europe
“ORPHEUS IN ENGLAND: DOWLAND & PURCELL”
Celebrating the 350th Anniversary of Purcell’s Birth
New Haven, CT
October 18, 2009
“Music at Twilight”
Sprague Hall - 4:00pm
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
New York, NY
October 20, 2009
“Music at Twilight”
Weill Recital Hall - 7:30pm
Carnegie Hall
212-247-7800
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Cambridge, MA
October 23, 2009 “Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
First Church in Cambridge, Congregational – 8:00pm
Boston Early Music Festival
617-661-1812
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Columbia, MD
October 24, 2009 “Music at Twilight”
Smith Theatre – 8:00pm
Howard Community College
Candlelight Concert Society
410-997-2324
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Washington DC
October 25, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
West Building, West Garden Court - 6:30 pm
National Gallery of Art
202-842-6941
Milwaukee, WI
October 27, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Schwan Concert Hall – 7:30pm Wisconsin Lutheran College
Early Music Now
414-225-3113
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Overland Park, KS
October 30, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Polsky Theatre at The Carlsen Center – 8:00pm
Johnson County Community College
913-469-4445
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Bethlehem, PA
October 31, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Central Moravian Church – 8:00pm
Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
610-866-4382
Click Here to Buy Tickets
New York, NY
November 1, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
Madison Ave. Presbyterian Church - 3:00pm
Saint Andrew Music Society,
212-288-8920
Click Here to Buy Tickets
New Britain, CT
November 3, 2009
“Orpheus in England: Dowland & Purcell”
South Church – 7:30pm
Music Series at South Church
860-223-7555
READ
the interview with Emma in Opera News
“For more than three decades, Emma Kirkby’s refined, elegant singing
has defined the sound of early music.”
Opera News August 2009
LISTEN
to Emma & Jakob perform music from their tour
“FEW ON THIS EARTH”
July 21, 2009
Emma Kirkby, soprano
The Artistry of Emma Kirkby
BIS-CD-1734/35
GRAMOPHONE’S “REISSUE OF THE MONTH” AND “EDITOR’S CHOICE” FOR
JULY!
“...what really places [Emma Kirkby] in the front-rank of early
music singers: deep-set musical intelligence made manifest in
perfect clarity of diction, an unerring sense of line (including the
most tasteful ornamentation) and pinpoint accuracy of
movement....there are still few on this earth who can evince such
pleasure from as simple a thing as a long-held, vibratoless note.”
--Lindsay Kemp, July 2009
Gramophone
- 4-CD compilation released on the occasion of her 60th birthday
- Recordings since 2000 and selected by Emma
- Includes previously unreleased “Ach Gott und Herr” by Graupner
- 4th CD devoted entirely to lute songs
BUY The Artistry of Emma Kirkby
SEE Emma & Jakob Lindberg on their U.S. tour in October/November 2009
HEAR Emma & Jakob perform music from their tour
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New CD Release
February 25, 2009
Emma Kirkby, soprano
The Artistry of Emma Kirkby
BIS-CD-1734/35
- 4-CD compilation released on the occasion of her 60th birthday
- Recordings since 2000 and selected by Emma
- Includes previously unreleased “Ach Gott und Herr” by Graupner
- 4th CD devoted entirely to lute songs
BUY The Artistry of Emma Kirkby
SEE Emma & Jakob Lindberg on their U.S. tour in October/November 2009
HEAR Emma & Jakob perform music from their tour
Read more about Emma Kirkby
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