As a harpsichordist and organist, Dr. Farr specializes in the performance and stylistic practices of keyboard music of the 16th-18th centuries, as a recording artist, solo performer, and ensemble director and player. She also performs on the pedal-harpsichord. Performance and the vivid communication of musical ideas are her primary interests. In support of these goals, she has been particularly interested in the harpsichord repertoire of the English Virginalists and the French clavecinists, North German organ repertoire of the 17th century, and the music of J.S. Bach, and areas of basso-continuo practices, tuning (temperaments), characteristics of the keys, rhetoric and form, and musica ficta in keyboard music of the 16th and early 17th centuries. She also performs organ repertoire of the 19th-20th centuries, and is interested in the various styles of harpsichord and organ building and design during the last four centuries and the influence of these on the repertoire itself.
Teaching
courses taught
EMUS 1367 - Early Music Ensemble
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018
CU�S Early Music Ensemble is comprised of auditioned graduate and undergraduate instrumentalists and singers interested in exploring Baroque repertoire with an emphasis on historically informed performance practice. Repertoire ranges from small groups (duos and trios) to larger scale orchestral and vocal works, as well as concertos. Members are selected during two audition cycles: one at the beginning of the Fall semester, and the other mid-way through the Fall semester for the Spring semester. Auditions will also be held mid-way through the Spring semester for returning students. Using a Baroque bow or available Baroque instrument is possible by permission.� Contact the instructor early if you are interested in borrowing one of these items. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
EMUS 3367 - Early Music Ensemble
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018
CU�S Early Music Ensemble is comprised of auditioned graduate and undergraduate instrumentalists and singers interested in exploring Baroque repertoire with an emphasis on historically informed performance practice. Repertoire ranges from small groups (duos and trios) to larger scale orchestral and vocal works, as well as concertos. Members are selected during two audition cycles: one at the beginning of the Fall semester, and the other mid-way through the Fall semester for the Spring semester. Auditions will also be held mid-way through the Spring semester for returning students. Using a Baroque bow or available Baroque instrument is possible by permission.� Contact the instructor early if you are interested in borrowing one of these items. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
EMUS 5367 - Early Music Ensemble
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018
CU�S Early Music Ensemble is comprised of auditioned graduate and undergraduate instrumentalists and singers interested in exploring Baroque repertoire with an emphasis on historically informed performance practice. Repertoire ranges from small groups (duos and trios) to larger scale orchestral and vocal works, as well as concertos. Members are selected during two audition cycles: one at the beginning of the Fall semester, and the other mid-way through the Fall semester for the Spring semester. Auditions will also be held mid-way through the Spring semester for returning students. Using a Baroque bow or available Baroque instrument is possible by permission. Contact the instructor early if you are interested in borrowing one of these items. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
