Since we began our “Shared Visions” program 7 years ago, we’ve been starstruck by the power of reciprocal artmaking (that is, turning an existing work of art into another work of art). Minnesota composer Cary John Franklin speaks directly to that alchemic impulse of ours with his piece The Merry-Go-Round at Night (from With a…
When the Finnish composer and violinist Jean Sibelius first wrote Finlandia, Op. 26 at the turn of the 20th century, it wasn’t merely an act of creative expression or a stirring ode to his homeland. For Sibelius, Finlandia represented a call to arms: the piece was composed as part of a covert protest against increasing…
Artistic Director Thomas Morgan shares behind-the-scenes highlights from his work on our latest globe-trotting rendition of “Irish Tune” Percy Grainger (1882-1961) was a naturalized American citizen born in Melbourne, Australia; schooled in Frankfurt, Germany; and practiced in London, England. Spanning continents and career tracks (he was simultaneously a concert pianist, composer, folksong collector, and arranger!),…
Review originally published by Marc Shulgold for The Scen3: “Singing in Zoom Time – Streaming Becomes a New Art for Ars Nova” Yes, we know: The past year has been tough for performing arts groups forced to cancel concerts, find new revenue sources and struggle to stay afloat. But most have survived (so far). Thank…
We are excited to share that Ars Nova Singers’ Artistic Director and Founder, Thomas Edward Morgan, has agreed to take on a full-time role with the organization, effective July 1, 2021! We are thrilled that Tom will be able to devote all of his creative and artistic energy to continuing to build Ars Nova Singers…
Originally published by Marc Shulgold for The Scen3: “Ars Nova Sings Together and Apart” Tom Morgan has one goal in mind for the Ars Nova Singers’ upcoming performance on Youtube. “I want our audience to get an Ars Nova experience,” the chamber choir’s director stressed. An admirable goal. And it may happen – but that…
It’s here! The end of 2020. We haven’t encountered a single person who isn’t eager to turn the page and start the new year, with fervent hopes for a return to some degree of normal. It is certainly worth contemplating what we have learned and how we have grown through the experiences of this past…
A note of gratitude from Kimberly Brody, Executive Director: It is the day before Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season is officially here, albeit different than any we have experienced in our lifetimes. The traditions and expectations of Thanksgiving have evolved over the years, but it has always been about celebrating what we have with the…
