named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ARTEK Concerts and Theatrical Productions
Presents historically informed performances of baroque music, including theatrical works such as "I’ll Never See the Stars Again" and "Artemisia: Light and Shadow," performed at venues across the U.S. and international festivals.
Fellowship Program
Offers training and performance opportunities for young string and vocal musicians, providing coaching, honoraria, and travel assistance to develop careers in early music performance.
Recordings
Produces acclaimed recordings of early music repertoire, including Monteverdi’s _Orfeo_, _Madrigals Book VII_, and works by Rosenmüller, distributed internationally.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Developing and touring original early music theater productionsCreates and tours original musical theater productions based on historical themes, such as "I'll Never See the Stars Again" and "Artemisia: Light and Shadow," which explore the lives of historical figures through early music. These productions have been presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Off-Broadway, Peak Performances in New Jersey, and on national tours across the United States.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Performing as a professional early music ensembleConducts performances of Renaissance and Baroque music at major venues and festivals in the United States and internationally, including Lincoln Center, BAM, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sadler's Wells Theater, and festivals in Utrecht, Regensburg, Carmel, Berkeley, Boston, and Edinburgh. The ensemble performs works by composers such as Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, and Haydn, including full oratorios, passions, operatic roles, and early music theater productions.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and releasing early music recordingsProduces and releases professional recordings of Renaissance and Baroque music, including complete works such as Monteverdi’s Orfeo, Madrigals Books V, VII, and VIII, Bach’s Goldberg Variations on lautenwerk, French Baroque cantatas, Scarlatti cantatas, and thematic programs like Loveletters from Italy and I Don’t Want to Love. Recordings are released on labels including Chandos-Chaconne, Harmonia Mundi, Dorian, Lyrichord, and Decca/London, with international distribution and acclaim.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing performance training and mentorship to emerging early musiciansOffers capacity-building opportunities for young singers and musicians through fellowship programs, including individual coaching by professional ensemble members, participation in masterclasses (e.g., Carmel Bach Festival’s Virginia Best Adams Masterclass), and involvement in professional performances. The organization selects five young singers annually to perform Monteverdi’s Madrigals, Book 1, in collaboration with ARTEK, and supports them with honoraria and travel assistance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$158K
Contributions & grants$117K74%
Program service revenue$38K24%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$919
expenses
Total expenses$129K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$92K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.0%
relationships · 70
Who they work with
- ARTEK Partner — Charles Weaver performs as a member of ARTEK, a New York-based early music ensemble.
- ARTEK Partner — Christina Kay performs with the period ensemble ARTEK in New York City.
- ARTEK Partner — Collaborated as baroque harpist
- ARTEK Partner — Performs as a member of ARTEK ensemble.
- ARTEK Partner — Performs regularly with the ensemble.
- Academy of Sacred Music Partner — Performed modern premieres of Bassani’s Giona and Stradella’s La Susanna with the Academy of Sacred Music.
- American Bach Soloists Partner — Collaborates frequently as a soloist with the American Bach Soloists.
- American Bach Soloists Partner — Performed as soloist with ensemble.
- American Classical Orchestra Partner — Christina Kay performs with the American Classical Orchestra in New York City.
- American Classical Orchestra Partner — Collaborated in performance of Bach's Magnificat at Lincoln Center.
- American Classical Orchestra Partner — Collaborates frequently as a soloist with the American Classical Orchestra.
- American Opera Projects Partner — Collaborated with Eric Brenner in performance of Scarlet Ibis by Stefan Weisman and David Cote.
- Amherst Early Music Festival Partner — Charles Weaver served as assistant music director of the Amherst Early Music Festival’s Theater Project.
- Brooklyn Baroque Partner — Christina Kay has appeared with Brooklyn Baroque.
- Cakewood Creative Arts Partner — Christina Kay premiered the role of Turn in Cakewood Creative Arts’ folk musical Times: A Mythic Opera.
- Canterbury Choral Society Partner — Collaborated in performance of Bach’s St. John Passion.
- Canticum Novum Singers Partner — Collaborated in performance of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
- Civica Scuola di Musica Partner — Studied Italian baroque harp with specialist Mara Galassi
- Colorado Bach Ensemble Partner — Performed as soloist with ensemble.
- Dryden Ensemble Partner — Charles Weaver is recording with the Dryden Ensemble.
- Early Music New York Partner — Charles Weaver is recording with Early Music New York.
- Enrico Gatti Partner — Collaborates as leader and conductor for performances with returning string Fellows.
- Ensemble Leonarda Partner — Christina Kay has appeared with Ensemble Leonarda.
- Ensemble Viscera Partner — Charles Weaver performs as a member of Ensemble Viscera, a New York-based early music ensemble.
- Ensemble for Early Music Partner — Performed and recorded with ensemble since 1993
- Ex Umbris Partner — Performed and recorded with ensemble
- Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar Partner — Hosted Andrew Fuchs in a week-long program focused on American art song by living composers.
- Folger Consort Partner — Charles Weaver is performing in a medieval mystery play with the Folger Consort.
- Folger Consort Partner — Performs regularly with the ensemble.
- Gotham Chamber Opera Partner — Collaborated with Eric Brenner in performance of Cavalli’s Eliogabalo.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Historically Informed Performance as Artistic Foundationmethodology: historically_informed_performanceBy employing historically informed performance practices using period instruments and specialized expertise, the organization produces vital and authentic early music experiences, because fidelity to historical context enhances artistic expression and audience engagement.
- Integration of Early and Contemporary Musicmethodology: early-and-contemporary-music-integrationBy performing and advocating for both early music and contemporary American art song, the organization expands vocal artistry and repertoire relevance, because bridging historical and modern works fosters innovation and keeps traditions dynamically engaged with current practice.
- Mentorship Through Specialized Expertisemethodology: mentorship-through-specialized-expertiseBy leveraging decades of specialized experience in early music, the organization trains emerging artists and re-engages alumni, because sustained mentorship and professional continuity strengthen the field and support long-term artistic growth.
- Performance-Based Pedagogy to Advance Artistic Developmentmethodology: performance-based_pedagogyBy integrating performance with education—through workshops, coaching, and co-created outreach—the organization develops emerging artists and promotes early music, because experiential learning in historical and poetic context deepens artistic mastery and public appreciation.