About 20 years ago, I started going to the Amherst summer workshop. I’ve rarely missed a year, and I always have a wonderful time.
So those of you who haven’t been coming – what have you heard about Amherst? I’ve heard the same bad stuff you have – the workshop is stressful, it’s a lot of hard work, people are snobby, you go home exhausted. I can’t say I’ve experienced any of this. Yes, you can work like a dog, if you choose to.
Nina Stern has carved a unique and staggeringly diverse career for herself as a world class recorder player and classical clarinetist. In the last three months alone, Nina has performed Weber’s clarinet concerto with the American Classical Orchestra, Monteverdi Vespers with Apollos Fire, and traditional music from the Balkans and Armenia with her own ensemble, East of the River.
Congratulations to Rachel Zevita on her American Idol audition! Rachel has attended the Amherst Early Music Festival and has participated in the Baroque Academy Opera and the Medieval Song programs. Best of luck, Rachel!
Emily Eagen talks about singing ealry chamber music and starting the new Ensemble Singing Intensive for the 2011 Amherst Early Music Festival.
