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7:00-9:00PM
Announcing BLEMF 2024!
May 19-25, 2024
Bloomington
early music
Connecting people to history & to each other through music
It is with very heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved friend Julie Lawson. A longtime BLEM supporter, Julie served on our board of directors for multiple terms over two decades, and we are grateful to have had her on the current board for the past few years. Julie’s was a welcoming smile and a warm heart, and her genuine good spirit was felt the moment she entered a room. Her knowledge of and dedication to the arts, to music, and to Bloomington Early Music have had a deep and positive impact that will last through everything she touched. Her insights and encouraging words were precious and invaluable to each and every one of us.
Julie’s influence spread far beyond this one organization, and we count ourselves as extremely lucky to have had her presence among us for so many years. She will in spirit remain with us for many more years going forward, and we miss her terribly already.
Thank you, Julie, for every little thing, and Godspeed to you.
Julia Karin Lawson
January 21, 1945 - January 10, 2024
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors & Supporters!
Revisit
BLEMF 2023
Early Music Crossroads Arabia, Iberia & Latin America
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors & Supporters!
Revisit BLEMF 2022
Celebrating Women in Early Music
VIEW PERFORMANCE RECORDINGS & PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONS, DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL PROGRAM, NOTES & TRANSLATIONS, AND CONTINUE THE CELEBRATION!
May 22-27, 2022
9 CENTURIES OF MUSIC. 14 CONCERTS. 6 WORKSHOPS. ALL FREE.
Past Festivals
ENJOY CONCERT VIDEOS & PRE-CONCERT TALKS FROM THE BLEMF ARCHIVES!
Upcoming events
Browse the calendar for select upcoming early music events in Bloomington, south-central Indiana, and beyond! BLEM has curated a wide selection of in-person and streaming concerts that are only a short trip or a quick click away.
We are especially proud to feature partner and collaborator events, including those of Bloomington Bach Cantata Project, Alchymy Viols, IU Historical Performance Institute, the Latin American Music Center, and our recent, inspiringly talented BLEMF Emerging Artists. Join us!
Have an event you’d like to submit for the calendar? Learn how to submit your info here.