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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Dr. Albert Lee is a tenor who has crafted a broad career as a classical vocalist in opera, oratorio, recital, and liturgical music. Dr. Lee received his degrees from The University of Connecticut, The Juilliard School, and Florida State University. Since summer of 2021, Dr. Lee has been Associate Professor of Music and the inaugural
Hanukkah, the Jewish Feast of Lights, continues through December 6th this year. George Frideric Handel’s oratorio JUDAS MACCABEUS tells some of the Hanukkah story in music – the victory of the Maccabees, and the rededication of the temple. You’ll hear selections from JUDAS MACCABEUS on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Emily Lau is a composer, singer, teacher and restauranteur who has carved out her own, unique career blending many art forms – and her projects often bridge the gaps between ancient music and modern themes. Her work includes helping creative people channel their empathetic impulses in healthy ways, and impart a spirit of true understanding
In 1992, The UN General Assembly proclaimed an annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3rd. In observance, this weekend you’ll hear the virtuosic artistic achievements of musicians such as Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who says that losing her hearing made almost completely by the age of 12 helped her become a better listener. You’ll hear her artistry on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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