The Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant for 2021 has been awarded to Boston-based soprano Elise Groves and viol consort Long & Away (Anne Legêne, viol player/organizer). Their concert “So Trinken Wir Alle” will take place twice next June in Boston and Shirley, MA, and will likely be filmed as well to share with those unable to […]
VdGS-NE Saturday Zoom Early Music Practice Sessions continue! Feeling all alone when you practice? Want to practice but just can’t get started? Would having some company help? FREE, no-risk, no-commitment! All players invited! All instrument types welcome!
On Sunday December 12, 2021 from 3:00-4:30, the VdGS-NE presents its next special topics workshop entitled: “French Music for Everyone!” The presenter will be Carol Lewis.
We suggest that our members consult the New England Early Music Calendar to find out about and list events in New England that involve the viol.
On Saturday November 13, 2021 from 1:00-4:30, the VdGS-NE presents its next special topics workshop. We will have two presentations: “Twilight Music: Abel’s Pembroke Sonatas” presented by Arnie Tanimoto and “Figured Bass on Viol” presented by James Perretta.
On Sunday October 17, 2021 from 3:00-4:30, the VdGS-NE presents its next special topics workshop entitled: “Playford Tunes as Tech Hacks.” The guest presenter will be Tina Chancey.
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our successful online workshops with three monthly sessions held over Zoom on Sunday October 17, Saturday November 13, and Sunday December 12.
The 2020 Silbiger Concert which was canceled in the early days of the Pandemic has at long last been rescheduled. Schola Cantorum of Boston under the direction of Fred Jodry will present their program of English renaissance music for voices and viols November 12 in Boston and November 14 in Providence.
The Viola da Gamba Society-New England has awarded the 2020-2021 Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant to Mary Jodice and Carol Lewis for a concert entitled “Cries and Ballads of London” to be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Marblehead, MA. at 7:00pm on June 20, 2021.
Applications are now open for the 2021-2022 Silbiger Grant. Due to the ongoing pandemic there will be a few changes for this year to increase applicants’s flexibility.