By Jessica Lambert, Artistic Director
Recently I suggested to the Amici members that we all share a treasured memory of a chamber music experience that has stayed close to our hearts. The memory I have chosen to share with you is from the summer of 1986. I didn’t really want to go to a summer music program. I was…
By Dr. Abigail Fine
Greetings from Dr. Abigail Fine, Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of Oregon. Thanks to all those who attended my pre-concert lecture on Sunday, and for the interesting conversations after the talk. At the start of my lecture, I described…
As the holidays approach, I found myself wondering about what some of my favorite composers did during the holidays. Luckily, some of them (and their family members) kept journals and wrote letters giving us a tantalizing glimpse into their holiday households. The Mendelssohn family…