Lumedia Musicworks is proud to announce being awarded the first Partner Grant from Friends of WRR. This brand new initiative comes in the form of a $2,000 grant in support of the upcoming Christmas concert When Handel Leaves You Hanging,  December 2 in Dallas, and December 3 in Frisco.  “As part of an ongoing endeavor to create classical music connections within our community, Friends of WRR is pleased to announce the launch of its Benefits Partner Grant Program. Through these grants, Friends of WRR aspires to uplift and broaden the reach of local talent, thereby strengthening our c ..read more

November 7, 2023 - While many choose Handel's iconic Messiah for their yuletide concert-going festivities, Lumedia Musicworks dares to detour around the composer’s Christmas catalog. The group unveils its forthcoming Christmas concert, titled When Handel Leaves You Hanging, drawing inspiration from the composer’s pastoral opera Atalanta, as well as works by his Italian contemporaries.  In the upcoming performance, Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concerto will feature recorders in the spotlight, reminiscent of the pastoral depictions found in 17th-century artworks. Alessandro Scarlatti’s C ..read more

PRESS RELEASE - The latest installment of “Stories”, Lumedia Musicworks’ comedic documentary series, explores the lives and works of underrepresented first women composers. This season’s STORIES are generously underwritten by The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation. Donations support the nonprofit’s mission to bring early music to life.  The daughter of professional musicians and a student at the famous Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, this young Italian female composer and multi-instrumentalist was well-positioned to perform and publish throughout Europe. As a central member of ..read more

DALLAS, JUNE 5 -  Lumedia Musicworks kicks off the Summer with its latest project, “Sizzling Hits of the 1700s”. This 13-week musical journey will release one recording per week from the ensemble’s own archive, frequenting audiences with samples of early classical music from around the world. Each week, starting Monday, June 12, a new audio track will be released, featuring familiar works. “This extended project will reveal some delightful and unexpected masterpieces of the period, and will also showcase the quality and virtuosity of this local ensemble in a retrospective way,” explains ..read more

SOURCE: BUBBLELIFE DALLAS - Crafted from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, this high-octane concerto immersion highlights the virtuosity of seven members of the ensemble. The Mandolin Concerto features guitarist Hector Torres. Cellists Christopher Philpott and Sydney ZumMallen join forces in the Concerto for Two Cellos. The Concerto for Four Violins and Cello rounds out the nearly all-Vivaldi program. READ MORE ..read more

SOURCE: DALLAS PATCH The daughter of professional musicians and a student at the famous Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, this young Italian female composer and multi-instrumentalist was well-positioned to perform and publish throughout Europe. As a central member of the family’s pioneering mobile opera company, Anna traveled to the music centers and high courts of Europe. Partnered with her singer/stage mom and jack-of-all-trades manager/father, she secured the success of the family business by charming audiences and securing patronage from the aristocracy. READ MORE ..read more

SOURCE: TEXAS HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE The latest installment of Stories, Lumedia Musicworks comedic documentary series, explores the lives and works of underrepresented first women composers. The daughter of professional musicians and a student at the famous Ospedale della Pieta in Venice, this young Italian female composer and multi-instrumentalist was well-positioned to perform and publish throughout Europe. As a central member of the familys pioneering mobile opera company, Anna traveled to the music centers and high courts of Europe. Partnered with her singer/stage mom and jack-of-all-trades man ..read more

PRESS RELEASE DALLAS - Lumedia Musicworks, an early classical ensemble, was met with enthusiastic response at its debut of A New Celtic Journey in May 2021. Back by popular demand, this program juxtaposes Celtic fiddling tunes with Baroque masterpieces of a similar flavor. Celtic folk songs will feature vocalists who share an affinity for this music.  “The sources of inspiration for this collection vary widely, from the usual fair maidens and lonely Isles to Cupid, sparrows and fishers of seaweed. It’s definitely an eclectic program,” said Artistic Director Julianna Emanski. The ensembl ..read more

SOURCE: EARLY MUSIC AMERICA The daughter of professional musicians and a student at the famous Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, this young Italian female composer and multi-instrumentalist was well-positioned to perform and publish throughout Europe. As a central member of the family’s pioneering mobile opera company, Anna traveled to the music centers and high courts of Europe. Partnered with her singer/stage mom and jack-of-all-trades manager/father, she secured the success of the family business by charming audiences and securing patronage from the aristocracy. Researched and written by Lum ..read more

SOURCE: GARLAND BUBBLELIFE With a musician shortage in the New World, she was able to make her mark on Caribbean music as it is known today. However, there is little evidence surrounding the details of her life and work. This documentary, modeled after the 1990’s television show Unsolved Mysteries, explores the various possibilities that might explain this unlikely success story.  Dallas, Texas soprano Erica Vernice Simmons portrays Teodora Ginés and performs her iconic work “Son de la Má Teodora”. She is joined by Lewisville, Texas actress, Raven Thurman, who plays her sister Micaela. S ..read more