Sunday Baroque

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Jason Vieaux

When Jason Vieaux started playing guitar he was immediately smitten with the instrument and with music, in general, practicing long and hard on his own. His tenacity paid off with some early competition wins, and he continued to hone his skills thanks to teachers and mentors who recognized and further cultivated his talent and determination. […]

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Plaza Mayor de México

Playlist 2022-05-15

You may not realize that Mexico was a hotspot for Baroque music — a number of 18th century European musicians even made their way to “New Spain” for the adventure and opportunities there. This weekend you’ll hear a MASS setting by one of them – a composer who was born in Italy and joined the pilgrimage to the “New World” where he became a successful church musician in Mexico City. It’s a highlight of Sunday Baroque.

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English Dancing Master

Playlist 2022-05-01

This Sunday is May first – May Day! Music and dancing have always been a big part of spring festivals. Staines Morris is a country dance tune celebrating the month of May. It’s included in John Playford’s English Dancing Master. It’s some of the MAY DAY music you’ll hear on Sunday Baroque this weekend.

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Earth Day

Playlist 2022-04-24

For Earth Day, Sunday Baroque will celebrate our planet and its vital resources with a little nature walk — the Heavens Laugh and the Earth Rejoices thanks to one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantatas, you’ll stroll through some pretty woods, and – since most of our planet is made up of water – you’ll hear some of George Frideric Handel’s WATER MUSIC. Listen to Sunday Baroque this Earth Day weekend.

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Paul Galbraith

Playlist 2022-04-10

Johann Sebastian Bach believed that “The aim and final reason of ALL music should be nothing else but the glory of god and the refreshment of the spirit.” Guitarist Paul Galbraith believes Bach’s spirituality is evident even in his instrumental music – and you’ll hear him playing a solo violin sonata that shares musical material with Bach’s Passion music on Sunday Baroque this weekend.

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Andres Segovia

Playlist 2022-04-03

April is International Guitar Month and Sunday Baroque will feature some outstanding guitarists, including the legendary musician Andres Segovia, who championed the instrument on the concert stage, nurtured young performers as a teacher and mentor, and increased the repertory with arrangements of music originally for other instruments. Celebrate Guitar month on Sunday Baroque this weekend.

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Young Bach in Arnstadt

Playlist 2022-03-27

Music is often said to have healing powers, and music by Johann Sebastian Bach seems to be a particularly effective medicine. Whether we are listening to Bach’s music, or performing it, Bach’s music is good for what ails you. You can immerse yourself in the restorative and uplifting effects of Bach’s music on the Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash this week.

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