A trio of guitars … a quintet of flutes … an octet of trumpets … and an ensemble of 20 cellos. You can hear these group efforts playing music by an English church musician, a French music publisher, a Bohemian-Austrian violinist Heinrich Biber, and a German organist. It’s on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Heinrich Biber composed 15 Sonatas on the Mysteries of the Rosary. They are all-instrumental settings of Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries based on rosary prayers. They debuted at the Salzburg Cathedral, and the occasion was such a big deal that Biber’s musical score was adorned with engravings of the 15 Rosary Mysteries. Spend a few peaceful moments listening to one of Heinrich Biber’s five glorious mystery sonatas on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Some of the top musicians specializing in playing baroque music grew out of collaborations between friends, initially casual projects that gelled into longstanding ensembles. They include bunch of conservatory students forming a period instrument group in 1973, and a huge brass ensemble that needed a big space to practice, so they bartered with a local Chapel. We’re highlighting some friendly collaborations on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Scotland is a place of fascination and magical appeal for many artists, including musicians. You’ll hear Scottish music, as well as baroque music performed by Scottish musicians and ensembles, and music by an outsider who held a fascination for the country 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. This week we feature the restorative and uplifting effects of music thanks to Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen sings the role of David in Philharmonia Baroque’s 2020 recording of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio SAUL. Still in his 20s, the young American musician is a rising star with numerous awards and ambitious projects already under his belt. He chatted with Suzanne about his path to becoming a professional musician.
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A couple of recently released recordings feature music by Antonio Vivaldi. One is an installment in the VIVALDI EDITION recording series of music from the Turin Archive. The other is an imaginative recording from clarinetist Martin Frost, who selected some favorite excerpts by Antonio Vivaldi and crafted some “new” concertos. You can audition BOTH of them on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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France’s celebrations of Bastille Day are very much like our country’s Fourth of July festivities – there are big parades, fireworks and boisterous parties. We’re celebrating Bastille Day this weekend with music by a variety of French composers in the years leading up to the Revolution. It’s on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Violinist Julien Chauvin is a baroque music specialist who has studied with some of the world’s prominent early music experts, including flutist Wilbert Hazelzet, cellist and viol player Jaap ter Linden and cellist Anner Bylsma. Julien Chauvin has also played in many of the leading European Baroque ensembles AND has founded several period instrument ensembles,
Independence Day weekend features US musical ensembles playing baroque music, including Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks! We’ll hear from Philadelphia, Des Moines, Boston, New Haven, Indianapolis, New York, Boulder, Los Angeles, San Francisco, & Pittsburgh. It’s a celebration of our nation’s birthday from Sunday Baroque.
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