The Fooles is an ensemble dedicated to uncovering and embracing underutilized performance practices from the 17th century. They embrace and experiment with textually based historical practice in their programming. Formed in 2022, they have been featured at the EMA Emerging Artists Summit and BEMF’s Emerging Artist Showcase, and as individuals, are committed artist-scholars with performing […]

Presented by instrumental chamber ensemble As the Crow Flies, “Pombalino” draws inspiration from the remarkable reconstruction of Lisbon following the devastating 1755 earthquake. Like Paris, Vienna, London, and Dresden, Lisbon was a thriving hub of music during the 17th and 18th centuries. This showcase takes its name from Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the […]