FLOWERS OF THE FORET is a Scottish folk tune that’s reserved for solemn occasions such as funerals or memorial days for fallen soldiers. It was first documented in the early 16th century as a commemoration of the defeat of the Scottish army in a September 1513 battle. On this Memorial Day weekend, you’ll hear a contemplative solo harp performance of FLOWERS OF THE FOREST on Sunday Baroque.
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Canada is famous for beautiful scenery … great maple syrup … and ice hockey, among other things. But it’s also a flourishing environment for musicians. On this Canadian Victoria Day holiday weekend, you’ll hear outstanding Canadian musical ensembles. It’s on Sunday Baroque.
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You may not realize that Mexico was a hotspot for Baroque music — a number of 18th century European musicians even made their way to “New Spain” for the adventure and opportunities there. This weekend you’ll hear a MASS setting by one of them – a composer who was born in Italy and joined the pilgrimage to the “New World” where he became a successful church musician in Mexico City. It’s a highlight of Sunday Baroque.
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Our celebration of Mother’s Day was inspired in part abolitionist and poet Julia Ward Howe, who authored her MOTHER’S DAY PROCLAMATION in 1870 imploring mothers to unite in promoting peace. We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with peace loving music on Sunday Baroque.
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This Sunday is May first – May Day! Music and dancing have always been a big part of spring festivals. Staines Morris is a country dance tune celebrating the month of May. It’s included in John Playford’s English Dancing Master. It’s some of the MAY DAY music you’ll hear on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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For Earth Day, Sunday Baroque will celebrate our planet and its vital resources with a little nature walk — the Heavens Laugh and the Earth Rejoices thanks to one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantatas, you’ll stroll through some pretty woods, and – since most of our planet is made up of water – you’ll hear some of George Frideric Handel’s WATER MUSIC. Listen to Sunday Baroque this Earth Day weekend.
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It’s the season of solemn reflection, hopeful renewal, and reconciliation. The music on Sunday Baroque this week will include a gorgeous Easter motet by a French renaissance musician, and some uplifting springtime melodies.
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Johann Sebastian Bach believed that “The aim and final reason of ALL music should be nothing else but the glory of god and the refreshment of the spirit.” Guitarist Paul Galbraith believes Bach’s spirituality is evident even in his instrumental music – and you’ll hear him playing a solo violin sonata that shares musical material with Bach’s Passion music on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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April is International Guitar Month and Sunday Baroque will feature some outstanding guitarists, including the legendary musician Andres Segovia, who championed the instrument on the concert stage, nurtured young performers as a teacher and mentor, and increased the repertory with arrangements of music originally for other instruments. Celebrate Guitar month 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. You can immerse yourself in the restorative and uplifting effects of Bach’s music on the Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash this week.
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