The multi-talented performer Anthony Roth Costanzo is a young countertenor whose projects include operas, recitals, films, and Broadway. The New York Times called him “Vocally brilliant and dramatically fearless.” Suzanne spoke with the remarkable, Grammy-winning musician about his multi-faceted passions and interests. Photo by Alastair Muir/REX/Shutterstock
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Our celebration of Mother’s Day was inspired in part abolitionist and poet Julia Ward Howe, who authored her MOTHER’S DAY PROCLAMATION in 1870 imploring mothers to unite in promoting peace. We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with peace loving music on Sunday Baroque.
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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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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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There have been numerous studies over the years about the positive impact of music on people’s lives. Children, especially, seem to benefit from early musical training, although not all kids have equal access to quality musical education. Music Haven in New Haven, Connecticut is a program that offers tuition-free music education, mentoring, and performance opportunities
It’s the season of solemn reflection, hopeful renewal, and reconciliation. The music on Sunday Baroque this week will include a gorgeous Easter motet by a French renaissance musician, and some uplifting springtime melodies.
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Baroque music expert JungHae Kim is a sought-after harpsichordist who performs as a soloist and chamber music collaborator all over the world. Her training included studies at Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam with legendary Dutch musician Gustav Leonhardt, who profoundly influenced her own approach to teaching music theory, ear training, keyboard performance, and chamber music. JungHae
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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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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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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