Description: THE TEARES OF THE MUSES, a New York University performing ensemble and branch of the Collegium Musicum, is made up of proficient musicians from the NYU FAS Music Department and the NYU community. TEARES OF THE MUSES performs frequently in configurations from two to five members at NYU and at various venues around the city, as well as playing benefits for non-profit organizations. The mission of TEARES OF THE MUSES is to introduce the elegant and lively early-music repertory for viols to new audiences, inclu
baroque (411) buxtehude (195) altenburg (190) bernhard (185) viol (84) viola da gamba (77) renaissance music (45) byrd (22) bevin (2) carissimi (1)
The Teares of the Muses , a consort of viols, is a versatile New York University performing arts ensemble directed by Margaret Panofsky, the well-known professional viol player and renowned teacher. Made up of proficient musicians from the student body, faculty, and N.Y.U. community, The Teares of the Muses is a part of the Faculty of Arts and Science Music Department Collegium Musicum Viol Program .
The Teares of the Muses performs elegant and lively renaissance and baroque repertory for viols, often adding favorite guest artists to expand the compass of its concerts. It delights in reviving great music which has all but vanished in the present day.
The Teares of the Muses presents its concerts at New York University, St. Bartholomew’s Church and at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where it has been in residence since 2007.