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Sunday Baroque gets new digs! A beautiful new state-of-the-art production facility!

Do you have special memories of music giving you an emotional rush? What experiences stand out in your mind when music has filled your heart with happiness?

I attended an impressive concert yesterday! Christina Nam is a 15-year-old violinist who is preparing to compete in Geneva, Switzerland in the Menuhin Competition. She is one of 44 of the world’s top young violinists competing before an international panel of judges, acclaimed musicians who have all gone through what Christina and her fellow competitors

March is the annual celebration of Women’s History Month. It’s designated as a time to  celebrate the vital role of women in American history, as well as applaud the contributions of contemporary women in all fields of work.

The annual Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash will be broadcast on Sunday, March 18. Although I don’t usually overtly observe birthdays of composers on Sunday Baroque, I have produced an all-Bach edition of Sunday Baroque every March since I originated the program more than 30 years ago. That’s because Johann Sebastian Bach is different.

How does one define “classical” music? How is it different from other genres, such as “rock and roll” or “jazz”? In what way is “baroque” music different (or the same) as other so-called “classical” music? Why do we carve musical genres into these subsets, anyway, and what are the characteristics that define each and create

Rumor has it there is some sort of big sporting event happening today. Not knowing much about these things, I can’t take sides or even comment! But it brings to mind some famous (and a few infamous) MUSICAL competitions and rivalries in the baroque era!

Let’s be honest: we often take important things for granted, despite our best intentions. Being deprived of something that has become a regular, expected part of life can bring us to a screeching halt. Despite the immediate inconvenience, there can also be a silver lining.

Happy New Year! Even if you’re not the type of person who makes New Year’s Resolutions, I’d like to offer a suggestion to consider. As a classical music broadcaster and a musician, I am frequently faced with the question of how to get more people to listen to classical music. For decades, pundits have been

Sunday Baroque listeners frequently contact me to say how much they enjoy the music and how much it means to them. You’ve told me it helps you feel happy, provides companionship, enlightens you, and more. These stories affirm my personal belief in the power of music, and remind me to appreciate how extraordinary that power