Andrew Appel, award winning harpsichordist, fortepianist, chamber musician, writer and educator, has been part of Opera Lafayette from its first concerts over 16 years ago. A close friend of conductor Ryan Brown, sharing a passion for things French, they founded the Four Nations Ensemble together in 1986 and have worked closely together since. [Read More …]
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Why do some fine works of music get relegated to the shelf? And what kind of work does it take to dust them off and return to them to the affection of … [Read More...]
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Andrew Appel on Lamentations and Ululations: Notes before a program
Vivaldi was entirely forgotten from the late 18th century through the 19th century. He actually lived to see his...Neil McGowan on Lamentations and Ululations: Notes before a program
In what way did Vivaldi ever ride on JS Bach's coat tails? Considering he was born a decade earlier?Steven Mays on Sans Souci-Notes before a concert
Thanks so much, Andy, for this terrific introduction to the music we'll hear tonight, and for all the photo research...Angus Whyte on Sans Souci-Notes before a concert
Dear Andy, I've just read your most enchanting program notes for your Wednesday concert, and it pains me deeply...Andrew Appel on Berlin and the Sing-Akademie
Dear Chris, Thank you for writing and for giving us all the link to the wonderful article on Sarah!.. Best to...Helen Tuckey on Berlin and the Sing-Akademie
Above my piano in my Perth studio, Western Australia, I have a print copy of the 1852 painting "The Flute...Joan Parsley on Berlin and the Sing-Akademie
Dear Andy, I am joyous to hear of your visit to Berlin. Sy and I know it well and it is...Christopher Krueger on Berlin and the Sing-Akademie
By the way, I'm sure you know that Zeltner asked Felix to transcribe Handel's Acis and Galatea before he tried...Christopher Krueger on Berlin and the Sing-Akademie
Hi Andrew, Very nice post. I had the pleasure a few years ago of playing with Dan Stepner, Robert Levin, and...Andrew Appel on Leaving Versailles
no need to rush. Let's hang out on this cloud for a while!