Traveling to Bolivia

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10th Festival Internacional de Música Renacentista y Barroca Americana “Misiones de Chiquitos” Next month I will be traveling for the first time to South America, Bolivia specifically.  Last fall, while on tour, The Rose Ensemble received an invitation by...

Isacco’s Back…

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Isacco Columbo is a wonderful musician that I met back in Legnano, Italy when The Rose Ensemble was invited to participate in La Fabbrica del Canto in 2008.  We became fast friends and invited him to become a part of our Il Poverello: The Life & Legacy of St....

New Rose Ensemble Show & Finale to 15th Anniversary!

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I’m excited to bring you this news!  We’ve been in rehearsals for this show, and there are some numbers that will make you tap your toes, whistle, and even sing along.  It’s a great way to explore this part of our Nation’s history and we...

Off to Austin, Mora, Franz Liszt and New Hair!

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The Rose Ensemble rehearsals are starting back up today – it’s been 3 weeks and I miss my collegues.  I’m also looking forward to a revival of the Early American show that we will be performing in Austin, MN this Tuesday at the Paramount Theater. The...

The Rose Ensemble Free Concert

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The Rose Ensemble is launching its 15th anniversary season this Saturday evening, September 11th, with a free concert and wine reception.  Enjoy a preview of what’s to come and mingle with the musicians after the show over a glass of wine at the reception....

Workshopping with Ben Bagby

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What a treat is in store for the women of The Rose Ensemble.  This week we will be working with one of the most revered men of medieval performance practice, Benjamin Bagby and he guides us, instructs us and coaches us on medieval repertoire of Spain and Hildegaard...