How does one define “classical” music? How is it different from other genres, such as “rock and roll” or “jazz”? In what way is “baroque” music different (or the same) as other so-called “classical” music? Why do we carve musical genres into these subsets, anyway, and what are the characteristics that define each and create […]
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February is National Bird Feeding Month, and Sunday Baroque will celebrate with baroque music about birds and imitating birdsongs. Highlights include George Frideric Handel’s “Cuckoo and Nightingale” Concerto, and an early English composer’s Swan Song.
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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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The writer and philosopher Joseph Campbell said, “Love is a friendship set to music.” You’ll hear some musical friendships that blossomed into love – couples who bonded over their shared musical talents. In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, Sunday Baroque will feature a few noteworthy musical partnerships.
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Rumor has it there is some sort of big sporting event happening today. Not knowing much about these things, I can’t take sides or even comment! But it brings to mind some famous (and a few infamous) MUSICAL competitions and rivalries in the baroque era!
It’s the dead of winter, and many of us could use a little pick-me-up. Sunday Baroque will transport you to the warmth of Summer, complete with fireworks, flowers, and a lovely stroll through a poetic garden.
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