Italy was an important cultural center even during the baroque era. Not only were there outstanding composers and instrumentalists, it’s also where the most extraordinary stringed instruments were made – instruments that are still considered the cream of the crop. You’ll hear a virtuosic baroque Cello Concerto played on an extraordinary instrument made in 1737. It’s featured on Sunday Baroque this week.
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This Memorial Day weekend on Sunday Baroque, you’ll hear a luminous 17th-century choral work called Eternal Light, reflective music by a composer who died in military service to his royal patron, plus stirring marches for trumpet and organ.
Spend part of the holiday weekend with Sunday Baroque.
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There are so many interesting and obscure holidays … did you know that May 16 is the annual celebration of “love a tree” day! Even better — would you believe that there’s a famous baroque era aria by George Frideric Handel that is a love song … to a tree? OMBRA MAI FU is from Handel’s opera XERXES, and it’s one of the highlights on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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The roots of our celebration of Mother’s Day go back to two pivotal people and events: West Virginia mom Ann Reeves Jarvis, who helped establish “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to help women learn to care for their children. And abolitionist and poet Julia Ward Howe, whose MOTHER’S DAY PROCLAMATION, implored mothers to unite in promoting peace. You’ll hear musical moms and their talented kids on Sunday Baroque this week.
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During the baroque era there was a rich musical scene in many places around the world, including in what we now call Mexico. It included composers born in so-called “New Spain” and others born in Europe who made the leap of faith to go to Mexico to practice their craft. You’ll hear music by a few of those who lived and worked in “New Spain” during the 17th and 18th centuries. It’s on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Did you know that April is Poetry Month? Sunday Baroque will celebrate with poetic music by a variety of composers, including a leading 14th c. French musician and poet who combined his skills by setting many of his own verses to music, and choice selections of music from William Shakespeare’s time. It’s on Sunday Baroque this week.
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Composers have long looked to nature for inspiration—from birds and flowers to the changing seasons and the ancient elements. This Earth Week edition of Sunday Baroque takes listeners on a musical nature walk with a Nightingale Concerto, a spring journal set to music, and a dramatic suite inspired by earth, air, fire, and water.
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April is National Garden Month, and you can stop and smell the MUSICAL flowers as you stroll through a magnificent harmonic garden cultivated by musicians with particularly fertile imaginations and creativity – including some Scottish suites named after seasonal spring flowers. It’s a musical bouquet on Sunday Baroque this week.
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On this Easter weekend, you’ll get to hear a joyful, extroverted Suite for two trumpets … a contemplative violin sonata for Easter … and charming Italian dances by a composer who worked for the Gonzaga family by day, and composed Hebrew language liturgical music by night. It’s 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 on the Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash this week.
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