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Benjamin Bagby sitting, holding a harp on his lap, and declaiming 'Beowulf' in WOSU's Radio Performance studio

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Ben Bagby performs ‘Beowulf’ in WOSU’s Radio Performance Studio

Jennifer Hambrick

Benjamin Bagby has captivated audiences around the world with his performances of the Old English epic Beowulf. Watch Bagby's recent performance in WOSU’s Performance Studio.

Animator and CCAD adjunct animation instructor Tyler Newby stands at a computer console in front of the opening animation for Speculara projected on a large screen.

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Collaboration joins animation and early music

Jennifer Hambrick

The Early Interval, Columbus' resident early music ensemble, and faculty and student interns from the Animation Department of Columbus College of Art and Design present the fruits of an innovative collaboration in Speculara, a concert of live early music and animations, Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in Capital University’s Huntington Recital Hall.

musicians rehearsing together onstage in Ohio State University's Weigel Auditorium

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Innovative Collaboration Presents New Vision of Musical Concerts

Jennifer Hambrick

If you’ve been to an orchestra or band concert before, then you’ve seen the usual concert routine. But Scott Jones, professor and associate director of bands at the Ohio State University School of Music, is crafting performances with one of his ensembles differently these days. And the results are anything but predictable.

The Early Interval performing in St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus

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Twelfth Night concert features music by women from the convents of Italy

Jennifer Hambrick

Columbus’ resident early music ensemble, The Early Interval, brings the holiday season to a close with a Twelfth Night concert featuring exquisite music composed by women in the convents of 16th- and 17th-century Italy.

Pegasus Early Music rehearses in Columbus' First Unitarian Universalist Church

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All The Buzz About The Bray Harp

Jennifer Hambrick

For Christa Patton, the medieval bray harp may look old, but it’s hardly old-fashioned.“I like to describe it as the electric guitar of the 14th century,” said Patton, a historical harpist and wind instrumentalist.

The Early Interval in rehearsal. Four musicians with their instruments, reading music on a stage.

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A Dress Rehearsal For The Early Interval’s Virtual Concert ‘Presto Barocco’

Jennifer Hambrick

It’s been a year of canceled concerts, scratched plans, and vanished dreams for The Early Interval, Columbus’ resident early music ensemble.

color photo of the musicians of The Early Interval holding their instruments

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Enjoy Baking, Cooking And Merriment With The Musicians of The Early Interval

Jennifer Hambrick

Some delicious musical festivities are firing up, and you can take part online.This weekend, Early Music in Columbus presents The Early Interval in an…

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Gypsy Baroque: Red Priest In The Classical 101 Studio

Jennifer Hambrick

Routine is great, but once in a while it’s good to leave the box of familiarity and do something a tad off-plumb.Enter Red Priest.The British baroque…

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Columbus Ensemble The Early Interval Performs Music By Women Of The Baroque Era

Jennifer Hambrick

“I think of her as the Beyoncé of the Baroque.”That’s Early Interval soprano Elizabeth McConnaughey’s take on Barbara Strozzi, a woman who, centuries ago,…

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Paul O'Dette And Ronn McFarlane Play Lute Duets In The Classical 101 Studio

Jennifer Hambrick

Two of the world’s finest lutenists stopped by the Classical 101 studio recently for a jam session. You might say there were strings attached.Paul O’Dette…