Date: October 20-22, 2024
Location: Case Western Reserve University
Department of Music
About the Event
The EMA Summit brings the early-music community of North and South America together for three days of thought-provoking presentations, performances, workshops, and networking, including featured performances by Apollo’s Fire and Les Délices. The 2024 EMA Summit will be on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and will highlight early-music activities at CWRU and across Cleveland.
For registration information, visit https://www.earlymusicamerica.org/summit/.
Performances and Tickets
Sunday, October 20, 2024
1:00pm–2:00pm - Harkness Chapel
Young Performers Festival (Open to the public)
University of Michigan Early-Music Ensemble
Oberlin Conservatory Baroque Ensemble
5:30pm–7:00pm - Haydn Hall, Rm. 100
MuckAbout with Trobár! Musicianship in Christine's Day (Open to the public)
Trobár welcomes you to come obsess with us about medieval author Christine de Pizan and the music of her era. As a teaser for our upcoming shows (Oct. 25-26) featuring her proto-feminist work, we introduce you to some of the musical practices prevalent in early 15th c. France, including aural learning, the Guidonian hand and hexachordal solmization, fauxbourdon, mensural notation, and counterpoint. Bring instruments (pitch=A440), voices, and appetites (musical and culinary) for this fun and educational chance to muck about in the 15th century!
7:30pm–9:00pm - Harkness Chapel
Featured Concert (Open to the public. Ticketed separately. 20% discount code available to Summit attendees)
Les Délices featuring soprano Hannah De Priest
Arcadian Dreams: Dramatic works from the French and Italian Baroque
In a new program featuring “magnetic” (Boston Globe) soprano Hannah De Priest, Les Délices makes musical magic with dramatic works from the French and Italian Baroque. “With a voice that is theater itself,” (Classique News), De Priest and a brilliant ensemble including oboe, violins, and continuo will beguile audiences and transport them to the heart of the Baroque Era. Cantatas by Handel, Rameau, Lefebvre, and Bourgeois plus instrumental works by Scarlatti and Corelli.
Monday, October 21, 2024
1:00pm–2:00pm - Harkness Chapel
Young Performers Festival (Open to the public)
Longy School of Music Baroque Flute Ensemble
UCLA Early Music Ensemble
4:00pm–5:00pm - Mixon Hall (Cleveland Institute of Music)
Case Western Reserve University Historical Perf Prac Faculty Concert (Open to the public)
The CWRU Historical Performance Faculty present music from the 12th to the 19th centuries featuring works by Bernart de Ventadorn, Frescobaldi, Purcell, Bach, and more. Join us for what promises to be a spectacular faculty showcase!
5:30pm–7:00pm - Location TBD
EMA Mixer LIVE! (Open to the public)
Join members of EMA’s Emerging Professional Leadership Council for fun and conversation at the first ever live installment of the EMA Mixer.
7:30pm–9:00pm - Harkness Chapel
Featured Concert (Open to the public. Ticketed separately.)
Apollo’s Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, conductor and harpsichord
Brandenburg Concertos no. 3, 4, & 6, plus Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D
GRAMMY winners Apollo's Fire and Jeannette Sorrell are hailed for "forging a vibrant, life-affirming approach to early music – a blend of intellect and artistry" (BBC MAGAZINE). In this concert, the Apollonians revel in the exhilarating masterpieces that J.S. Bach composed for his virtuoso orchestra at the palace of Köthen. Featuring daredevil violinist Alan Choo, violists Nicole Divall and Min-Young Kim, and recorder players Daphna Mor and Kathie Stewart, Apollo's Fire brings to Harkness Chapel their signature "joyous spontaneity" (THE NEW YORKER). This concert is generously sponsored by MICHAEL FRANK & PAT SNYDER* (*dec’d).
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
1:00pm–2:00pm - Harkness Chapel
Young Performers Festival (Open to the public)
Indiana University Baroque Orchestra
Case Western Reserve University Historical Performance Practice Ensembles
4:00pm–5:00pm - Mixon Hall
Sankofa Sounds: Black Sacred Music Traditions Across Time
The W. Crimm Singers, Patrick Dailey, Founder and Artistic Director (Open to the public)
In the West African tradition, the Adinkra symbol of “Sankofa” depicts a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth. It is primarily understood as “looking back to move forward”. Sankofa Project explores the rich tapestry of vocal music created and interpreted by people of African descent in the US and across the diaspora while drawing correlation to works from the European/Western canon. Experience Black music and culture through the annals of history from the hush harbor to the institutional Black church and historically Black colleges to social justice movements
7:30pm–9:00pm - Harkness Chapel
EMA’s Emerging Artists Showcase & Annual Awards Ceremony
(Included with Summit registration. General public tickets $30, Students with ID $10.)
Purchase Showcase Tickets
- duo cpe - Andrea Walker, soprano, and Mikhail Grazhdanov, fortepiano
- Amelia Sie, baroque violin, assisted by Kevin Devine, harpsichord, and Nathan Whittaker, cello
- Magdalena - Liv Castor, Mira Fu-En Huang, Cole Manel, Niccolo Seligmann, Sarah Shodja, and Cameron Welke
Directions and Parking
- Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
- Haydn Hall
- Mixon Hall: All patrons should enter through CIM's Hazel Drive entrance. Visit cim.edu/parking for more details.
Public Parking
Campus Center Garage Lot 29 (East Blvd.)
Guests are encouraged to park in the Campus Center Parking Garage (Lot S-29) when visiting campus. This garage is underground and the public entrance is located at 11172 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. The entrance located along Bellflower Road is for permit holders only. The garage is public and shared between several buildings, including Severance Hall. Guests of The Cleveland Orchestra are given priority on performance nights. Special event rates will apply on those occasions. Otherwise, daily rates charge up to $10 max.
Surface Parking Lot 54 (Ford Dr.)
The surface Parking Lot (Lot 54) is owned and operated by Case Western Reserve University. The entrance is located at 1980 Ford Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106. Visitor parking is available at a rate of $1/hour and can be purchased at gate equipment by credit card (see signage on-site for more details).
Street Parking
Metered street parking is available on Bellflower Road and East Blvd. Please see the parking meter for applicable rates and time restrictions.
Additional Parking and Transportation
Additional event parking and transportation in University Circle:
