I just learned that October 10th is “Hug a Drummer Day”! In honor of the occasion, today’s Beautiful Music focuses on 16th century music for organ and percussion to help you keep the beat.
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The word “divertimento” refers to music that is lighthearted and entertaining … a diversion! Nowadays we can all benefit from some lighthearted diversion, so today’s Beautiful Music is a set of 12 Divertimentos by 18th century Scottish musician James Oswald, played by Rob MacKillop.
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When violinist Julien Chauvin was asked to play Concertos by Antonio Vivaldi for a 2020 recording, he called in a favor from a friend and borrowed an 18th instrument crafted in Venice in 1720 – right around the time those Vivaldi Concertos were composed. You’ll hear him perform on that special instrument on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Organist Georg Böhm was a German musician born in the same region as Johann Sebastian Bach, but about 24 years earlier. He was one of many musicians who influenced Bach in his formative years. Harpsichordist Andrew Appel plays Beautiful Music by Georg Böhm – his Harpsichord Suite #8 in f minor.
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Happy Birthday, Yo-Yo Ma! The great musician and humanitarian was born on October 7, 1955 in Paris. His long, extraordinary and varied musical career merits a “greatest hits” offering of his Beautiful Music. Sunday Baroque producer Julie Freddino and I were giddy fan girls when we met him in 2004, as you can see in
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Johann Sebastian Bach provides today’s Beautiful Music. His Cantata BWV 81 was for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany. The marvelous bass-baritone Jonathan Woody is the soloist for the aria Schweig, aufgetürmtes Meer (Be silent, towering sea!) with the terrific period instrument ensemble Brooklyn Baroque.
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October 5 is the annual celebration of World Teachers Day. It’s an opportunity to give special recognition to the dedicated heroes who go into the teaching profession. We’ll mark the occasion with music by an extraordinary baroque era teacher: Johann Sebastian Bach. Not only did he teach musicians in his own time, his musical legacy
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In honor of Oktoberfest, it’s Bavarian Brass playing Beautiful Music. They are performing baroque music (not traditional oompah music!) but feel free to wear your dirndl or lederhosen while you listen to their bold and energetic playing. Zum Wohl!
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My friend Gene Murrow with Gotham Early Music Scene in NYC tipped me off to this fascinating and wonderful performance, and I am excited to share it with you. Two talented musicians — soprano Sonya Headlam and square piano player Rebecca Cypess — perform music by Anne-Louise Brillon de Jouy and Ignatius Sancho. This Beautiful
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Beautiful FUN Music is my offering to you on this second day of October. Baroque oboe player Debra Nagy, viola da gamba player Emily Walhout, and harpsichordist Eric Milnes play a couple of tunes you may well recognize. You’ve probably never heard them played on these instruments, though! Enjoy AUTUMN LEAVES and SEND IN THE
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