Support from the Foundation to new and existing Ensembles

It is a key objective of the Goldberg Foundation to support any existing and new ensembles contributing to the performance of 15th century music.

The 15th century saw a revolutionary change in the experience of seeing and listening through new ways of spatial representation in painting and in composition, respectively. Composers such as Dufay, Ockeghem and Busnois created a music in which the relationship between concordant sound and absolute freedom of the singular voice was developed to an extreme, creating an entirely new way of experiencing time and space.

With support from the Goldberg Foundation existing and new Ensembles will work from original-score single voice editions in place of modern scores, delivering vibrant new concert experiences from poetic texts, single voices which then are combined gradually and repetition of piece, within the context of guidance as to different ways of listening. It is a fundamental aim of these concerts to communicate the intellectual and cultural dimensions of this music.

In our section Renaissance Music you will find announcements of News and Events in the field of Renaissance Music, reviews of new Cds and the possibility to buy Cds at Amazon.com. A percentage of the price will support the work of the foundation.

Slow Listening

Similarly to the movement of Slow Food (as opposed to Fast Food) the foundation supports new forms of concerts under the label Slow Listening. These concerts aim at a conscious, intense and informed way of listening, not only for the music of the 15th century.

The foundation is currently seeking partners for their network of Renaissance Music and welcomes contributions such as information about festivals, concerts, and workshops.