Valentine’s Day is coming up next week, and love is in the air on Sunday Baroque this weekend. You’ll hear musical love stories such as a Portrait of Love by Francois Couperin, who wrote little musical sketches of an imaginary beloved’s grace, charm and sweetness … and performances by some musicians who are partners on and off the stage. It’s a Valentine’s Day celebration of love on Sunday Baroque this week.
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There once was a time when trumpets and tympani weren’t just for idle entertainment, conveying power and majesty for various ceremonies – they had military functions — motivating the troops and organizing them in battle. And the Spanish Trumpet Guild in the 17th century was one of those elite groups. You’ll hear some of the music from their repertory on Sunday Baroque.
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Chinese New Year is on January 25 this year. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with family over a meal, along with parades and other festivities. You’re not likely to hear music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi at traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, but on Sunday Baroque you WILL hear some musicians and ensembles of Chinese descent performing their music.
Chinese New Year in 2019 is on Tuesday, February 5th, and Sunday Baroque will help usher in the Year of the Pig with performances by a number of outstanding classical musicians with Chinese heritage, such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma and guitarist Xuefei Yang.
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Chinese New Year begins on February 16, so as the year of the Earth Dog begins, Sunday Baroque will highlight some of the outstanding classical musicians of Chinese heritage, including cellist Yo Yo Ma and guitarist Xuefei Yang.
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