Venetian painter Marco Ricci was born in 1676, two years before Antonio Vivaldi. And according to some accounts, his paintings inspired Vivaldi to compose his Four Seasons concertos. Vivaldi took it to the next level and paired a Sonnet with each of his Concertos. You can hear a brand new recording of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and it just might inspire YOU on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Happy New Year! As we turn the page on the year 2020, we’re reviewing some of the interesting recordings released in the old year. We’re also giving one more listen to some of the albums on the 2020 Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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On the last Sunday of 2020, we are continuing to explore the holiday season – you’ll enjoy a Christmas song by a woman born in the 16th century … a contemplative Sonata on one of the Mysteries of the Rosary … and a lively Spanish dance for Christmas night. Those are some of the festive highlights of Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Brought up in Israel, the eldest child of two University Professors, David Greilsammer is a curious man. He is curious about music, of course. But he is also curious about the world in general: the environment, social issues, and other important issues of our time. He spoke with Suzanne and shared a glimpse into his
December 21st is the winter solstice this year. It marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere – the shortest day, and longest night of the year. Many composers explored the characteristics of seasons in their music, and you’ll hear some of their impressions on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Isabella Leonarda was a 17th century Italian musician and nun. Countertenor Reginald Mobley and Agave Baroque recorded some of her music written in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it’s one of the cds on this year’s Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List. You can audition it on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Englishman William Babell was a virtuoso organist and harpsichordist well known for skills at improvising, and he was part of George Frideric Handel’s inner circle in London. A new recording on this year’s SUNDAY BAROQUE HOLIDAY GIFT LIST includes a Concerto by William Babell, and you can hear it on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Every year at around this time, host Suzanne Bona unveils her Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List. They are outstanding recent recordings that are worthy of your consideration for gift giving, and you’ll hear them each week for the rest of the year. You’ll have your first chance to audition a few of her picks on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Listening to music is itself a gift. It can provide comfort or brighten our mood, it can be a welcome distraction, or be a soothing balm. As a regular listener, we enjoy the music on Sunday Baroque every week. This year’s Holiday Gift List features interesting works, beautifully performed. They include some of your favorite musicians, as well as some names that may be new to you. Whether you choose to add any of them to your library, give them as gifts, or simply enjoy auditioning them each week, We hope you will enjoy discovering these wonderful musicians and recordings with us over the last weeks of 2020.
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California native Lara Downes was already studying piano at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as a 5 year old! She grew up to be a virtuoso player with passionate curiosity and a voracious appetite for interesting music and musicians, captivating projects, and meaningful collaborations, and she refuses to be constrained to a singular definition
