Due to Covid restrictions, we have had to reorganize our seminars for the next few months. Our Music Director, Dr. Lewis Baratz, will lead all the seminars, joined at times by guest artists. At this time, this is our plan for upcoming meeting dates and topics – Read More ›
Our fourth seminar of the year, "Jacob van Eyck’s Variations on English and French Dances" will take place on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 7:30, via Zoom. Read More ›
Our third seminar of the year, "Telemann's Sonatas for Recorder and Continuo" will take place on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 7:30, via Zoom. Read More ›
Our second seminar of the year, "Playing Handel Sonatas For Recorder & Continuo" will be on November 15 at 7:30 PM on Zoom. This will be a great opportunity for recorder players of all levels to learn from an experienced teacher and connect with other early music aficionados. All seminars will be held online and include an historical context and playing music sent in advance. Read More ›
The Highland Park Recorder Society proudly announces its 2021-2022 early music seminar series. Led by Dr. Lewis R. Baratz, there will be 9 monthly seminars throughout the season focusing on various technical and performance practice topics for recorder players. The seminars have been praised for "far exceeding expectations," and Lewis’ teaching hailed as "surprising and delightful in his way of focusing on individual facets of technique and musicianship... It makes for lessons I can really take home, practice, and learn from." Read More ›