Tokyo-born mandolin player Hideki Yamaya studied in California with John Schneiderman, and later formed a performing duo with his teacher and mentor. In 2021 they released a recording — DUETS FOR BAROQUE LUTE & MANDOLIN. You’ll have a chance to audition some of the music on the recording on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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The story of the Gordian Knot – a seemingly unsolvable problem – comes from the life of Alexander the Great, who devised a clever solution to undo the knot. You’ll hear a musical setting of THE GORDIAN KNOT UNTIED, as well as music pulled from another page in the life story of Alexander the Great, on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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The historical period defined as the “baroque era” spanned a whopping 150 years, from 1600 until 1750. Composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi were born in the second half of that vast time period, and lived to about its end. Others thrived in the first half of the baroque era, and although they are all considered “baroque” composers, in many cases their lives didn’t even overlap. You’ll hear baroque music from across the spectrum on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Sunday Baroque turns BACK the clock every week, so as you’re getting used to writing “2022” this Sunday you’ll travel back in time to listen to some of the music from 1722 and 1622. It includes instrumental music by an outstanding Italian violinist who lived in the Jewish Ghetto in Mantua, Italy … and a beloved oboe concerto by Tomaso Albinoni. Those are a few highlights on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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This weekend – on the first Sunday of the New Year – Sunday Baroque will look back on some of the recording highlights of 2021. The variety of outstanding recordings included Bassoon Concertos by Antonio Vivaldi, and a Haughty little Glance from the early 17th century. You’ll also have one last chance to audition music from the Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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As you’re relaxing post-Christmas and getting ready to usher in the New Year, Sunday Baroque will feature some beloved music of the baroque era. Kick back and enjoy some of your favorites, such as Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Cantata, medieval Christmas carols, and an Italian Christmas Concerto. They’re some of the highlights on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Many familiar Christmas songs are based on or derived from popular melodies. If you’re familiar with the Christmas song WHAT CHILD IS THIS you’ve probably also heard it called GREENSLEEVES. That’s because William Chatterton Dix’s lyrics are sung to the tune of a very old English melody by that name. You’ll hear Greensleeves and other happy holiday tunes this weekend.
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Since the 1970s, organist, harpsichordist, conductor, and music scholar Trevor Pinnock has been a leader in the revival of interest in baroque music. He’s also been a pioneer in the use of “period” instruments like the ones played during the baroque era. In celebration of his 75th birthday on December 16th, you’ll hear Trevor Pinnock leading the group he founded in the 70s, and some of his other recordings on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Feast of Lights, continues through December 6th this year. George Frideric Handel’s oratorio JUDAS MACCABEUS tells some of the Hanukkah story in music – the victory of the Maccabees, and the rededication of the temple. You’ll hear selections from JUDAS MACCABEUS on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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In 1992, The UN General Assembly proclaimed an annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3rd. In observance, this weekend you’ll hear the virtuosic artistic achievements of musicians such as Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who says that losing her hearing made almost completely by the age of 12 helped her become a better listener. You’ll hear her artistry on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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