Parthenia is embarking on an exciting new season filled with innovative performances, community outreach, and passionate collaborations. From commissioned works to interactive educational events, their 2024–2025 season is a reflection of their deep commitment to expanding the boundaries of the […]
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the increasing ubiquity of Mariah Carey’s notorious 1994 megahit can only mean one thing: Christmas is approaching fast, and, with it, the joy and/or agony of seasonal giving. Some readers of this blog will […]
Astute readers of this blog may remember a previous installment wherein I urged support for living artists. That sentiment stands, but since it was first published (November 17, 2021 to be exact) the phase “support living artists” has become rather […]
You could be forgiven for assuming that a quartet devoted to a renaissance instrument like the viola da gamba might not be a breeding ground for innovative, state-of-the-art methods of presentation. Parthenia, though, have always explored the possibilities of technology, […]
The evidence that Venice was the main center for music publishing and printing during the Renaissance is undeniable. The fact that the combined output of the two main printing houses in Venice exceeded the production of all other music printers […]
It may beggar belief, but we have entered the pumpkin spice phase of 2021. Time flies, doesn’t it? The usual accoutrements are by now familiar: cobwebs, the cherished annual broadcast of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, parties with punch […]
“It’s a very busy year.” That’s a direct quote from Lisa Terry regarding Parthenia’s 2021-2022 season. After reviewing the details with her, I’m inclined to agree—especially considering it will be Parthenia’s first proper season in quite some time. But what […]
Story time! Just FYI—if you’d like to read the following section using the voice of Sophia Petrillo we certainly won’t discourage you. Doing so may well add to the enjoyment, and will work surprisingly well with the theme of this […]
“An army marches on its stomach.” At least, that’s what Napoleon said. And, given the fact that he was able to conquer most of Europe aided in part by that maxim, it’s likely he knew what he was talking about. […]
A heptalogy (from Greek ἑπτα- hepta-, “seven” and -λογία -logia, “discourse”), also known as a septology, is a compound literary or narrative work that is made up of seven distinct works. This the second part of a heptalogy that will […]
A heptalogy (from Greek ἑπτα- hepta-, “seven” and -λογία -logia, “discourse”), also known as a septology, is a compound literary or narrative work that is made up of seven distinct works. The “kids today” are used to enjoying their music […]
Just in case you hadn’t noticed, Dear Reader, the Christmas season has arrived. In 2020 it may not look or feel precisely as it has in the past, but all of the elements are either present or will manifest soon […]
October 22 is quite possibly the most significant date in the entire history of Parthenia. It was on this date in 1997 that we officially declared Parthenia a quartet, solidifying the partnership that has defined the group for nearly a […]
In the months to come, this blog will explore a variety of subject matters related to and influenced by Parthenia; everything from topics of particular interest to fellow musicians to fascinating insider details about the history of the ensemble. There’s […]
