Robert Eisenstein

Robert Eisenstein writes about revolutionary composer Claudio Monteverdi and his influence on an array of 17th-century Italian composers, all featured in the Folger Consort performances of Monteverdi’s Legacy.

Robert Eisenstein writes about the music and composers featured in Folger Consort’s Love Songs of the 15th Century (Feb 13-15), including a heart-shaped manuscript songbook called the Chansonnier Cordiforme.

Robert Eisenstein writes about the Spanish and Portuguese composers whose music is featured in Folger Consort’s holiday concert, Resplendent Joy.

Folger Consort co-Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein shares the incredible life stories and accomplishments of Torquato Tasso, Barbara Strozzi, George Frideric Handel, and others featured in these November 7-9 concerts.