March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th is the annual observance of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. Sunday Baroque will mark the occasion with performances by some outstanding women in music, such as violinist and conductor Jeanne Lamon and conductor Joann Falletta.
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Last week I was rehearsing for an upcoming concert with two other musicians, one of whom is not only a fine pianist but also a cardiac surgeon. To accommodate her schedule, we rehearsed in the lobby of the hospital where there is a fine quality grand piano. It was purchased specifically to allow for these
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Hollywood has made ample use of Baroque music, from psychological thrillers to romantic dramas to comedies. You’ll want popcorn, candy and a soft drink to enjoy as Sunday Baroque offers a blockbuster program of baroque music from the movies in anticipation of the 89th Academy Awards ceremony.
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There is something uniquely compelling about chamber music — a small group of musicians, usually playing in an intimate venue. As a musician, I love to play it, and as an audience member I have a special place in my heart for it, too.
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John Quincy Adams loved music, and when he was courting his wife, they often sang together. One of their favorites was George Frideric Handel’s oratorio THEODORA. You’ll hear selections from it, and other music and musicians celebrated by US Presidents on this President’s Day weekend.
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It’s Valentine’s Day, when many people’s expectations are high for romance. Candy, flowers, cards and romantic dinners are OK, but what moves me even more is MUSIC. With that in mind, these are a few of my favorite things — baroque and early music that is luscious and romantic and perfect for ANY time, not
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Love and lovers are popular themes for poetry, painting, sculpture, and literature. For Valentine’s Day weekend, Sunday Baroque will show how some baroque composers made beautiful music about lovers and love.
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An article in the NY Times recently featured people who turn to making music in retirement. (Joanne Kaufman 1/29/17) Some were returning to playing instruments they played as children, while others were learning for the first time. Their passion for music had been deferred for a variety of reasons — time, money, careers, families, perfectionism,
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February is National Bird Feeding Month, and Sunday Baroque will celebrate with baroque music about birds and imitating birdsongs, including cuckoos, nightingales and goldfinches. This program is for the birds!
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Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? Music was frequently a hobby for people with day jobs in non-musical fields, and Sunday Baroque will feature music by some of those talented and passionate dilettantes.
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