Six Concertos from the early 1700s were attributed to a “mystery composer” until well into the 20th century, when it was solved by musicologist Alfred Dunning. The composer himself had asked to conceal the attribution — he was a count and diplomat, and considered music only a hobby. You’ll hear one of those mystery concertos on Sunday Baroque.
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October 5th is the annual observance of WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY … it’s an opportunity to honor the contributions and influences of teachers on our communities. Sunday Baroque will feature some baroque era musicians who were also influential teachers and the talented students they inspired.
Violinist Chiara Banchini founded her period instrument group Ensemble 415 in 1981. The chamber ensemble’s name refers to the presumed pitch for tuning instruments in the baroque era: the note “A” is calibrated at 415 herz, which is lower (flatter) than the pitch used for modern instruments. Sunday Baroque will feature a performance by Ensemble 415 so you can hear the sound of that historically informed characteristic.
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The Autumnal Equinox falls on September 23rd this year, and Sunday Baroque will celebrate the last Sunday of Summer with a showcase of music by composers inspired by the seasons, including Giovanni Antonio Guido, one of Antonio Vivaldi’s imaginative Italian contemporaries.
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Mexico celebrates its annual Independence Day on September 16, and in the U.S., the observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month extends from September 15-October 15. Sunday Baroque will get into the spirit with some Mexican baroque music by Manuel Zumaya, who was born in Mexico City in the 1670s and worked as chapel master at the cathedral there.
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma recorded Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello 3 times – in his 20s, 40s, and now in his 60s. He rerecorded them to illustrate his evolution with them as a musician. We’ll highlight selections from his most recent recording.
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In honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend, Sunday Baroque will feature some of the hardest working musicians of the 16th through 18th centuries: exceptionally prolific composers including German musician Michael Praetorius whose created more than 1500 compositions, Venetian violinist Antonio Vivaldi whose varied output included some 500 Concertos, and Neapolitan harpsichord virtuoso Domenico Scarlatti, who composed more than 500 solo keyboard sonatas.
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Felice Giardini was a hotshot 18th century violinist, and a one-time child prodigy. He once admitted that his most important lesson as a musician came from a composer who slapped him when he tried to show off in a performance by playing an overly embellished version of what the composer wrote. Sunday Baroque highlights music by Felice Giardini and other baroque era hotshots.
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Andrew Manze was studying Classics at Cambridge, and playing a little bit of violin on the side, when some of his friends convinced him to play Baroque music with them. That changed the course of Manze’s life – he’s gone on to lead prestigious musical ensembles all over the world. Sunday Baroque will feature some of Andrew Manze’s artistry.
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August is National Water Quality Month – an annual reminder of the need to protect our most precious and vital natural resource. Sunday Baroque will do its part for the effort with a variety of gently flowing water music from the baroque era.
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