The story of the Gordian Knot – a seemingly unsolvable problem – comes from the life of Alexander the Great, who devised a clever solution to undo the knot. You’ll hear a musical setting of THE GORDIAN KNOT UNTIED, as well as music pulled from another page in the life story of Alexander the Great, on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concertos are some of the “greatest hits” of the baroque era. They’ve been recorded many times, and in many different instrumentations. Conductor and keyboard player Jeannette Sorrell and her group Apollo’s Fire collaborated with violinist Francisco Fullana on a recording of the Four Seasons that uniquely reflects the rustic spirit of
The historical period defined as the “baroque era” spanned a whopping 150 years, from 1600 until 1750. Composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi were born in the second half of that vast time period, and lived to about its end. Others thrived in the first half of the baroque era, and although they are all considered “baroque” composers, in many cases their lives didn’t even overlap. You’ll hear baroque music from across the spectrum on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Sunday Baroque turns BACK the clock every week, so as you’re getting used to writing “2022” this Sunday you’ll travel back in time to listen to some of the music from 1722 and 1622. It includes instrumental music by an outstanding Italian violinist who lived in the Jewish Ghetto in Mantua, Italy … and a beloved oboe concerto by Tomaso Albinoni. Those are a few highlights on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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This weekend – on the first Sunday of the New Year – Sunday Baroque will look back on some of the recording highlights of 2021. The variety of outstanding recordings included Bassoon Concertos by Antonio Vivaldi, and a Haughty little Glance from the early 17th century. You’ll also have one last chance to audition music from the Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Courtney Beck is Executive Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, and bass-baritone Davóne Tines is the ensemble’s Creative Partner. They joined Suzanne to discuss PBO’s mission and the scope and goals of Mr. Tines’ newly-established Creative Partner position.
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As you’re relaxing post-Christmas and getting ready to usher in the New Year, Sunday Baroque will feature some beloved music of the baroque era. Kick back and enjoy some of your favorites, such as Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Cantata, medieval Christmas carols, and an Italian Christmas Concerto. They’re some of the highlights on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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“Davóne Tines Is Changing What It Means to Be a Classical Singer” … that was headline of a New Yorker article about the versatile bass-baritone. It’s just one of many profiles of the extraordinary young musician and his passion for opera, gospel music, spirituals, and so much more. The award-winning musician spoke with Suzanne about
Many familiar Christmas songs are based on or derived from popular melodies. If you’re familiar with the Christmas song WHAT CHILD IS THIS you’ve probably also heard it called GREENSLEEVES. That’s because William Chatterton Dix’s lyrics are sung to the tune of a very old English melody by that name. You’ll hear Greensleeves and other happy holiday tunes this weekend.
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Since the 1970s, organist, harpsichordist, conductor, and music scholar Trevor Pinnock has been a leader in the revival of interest in baroque music. He’s also been a pioneer in the use of “period” instruments like the ones played during the baroque era. In celebration of his 75th birthday on December 16th, you’ll hear Trevor Pinnock leading the group he founded in the 70s, and some of his other recordings on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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