Ronn McFarlane
Suzanne spoke with versatile musician, Ronn McFarlane, about the lute’s history, and his passion for the instrument and its varied repertory.
Podcasts
Ton Koopman
Ton Koopman began his musical education and career in the 1950s, at the leading edge of the revival of interest in baroque music. His outstanding reputation as a harpsichordist, organist, conductor and teacher has Johann Sebastian Bach’s music as its foundation. Over the decades, Ton Koopman has collaborated with some of the world’s most accomplished
Avi Avital
Avi Avital is a mandolin player and a composer with a broad repertory of music for his instrument from many different genres. Suzanne spoke with him about the mandolin and his 2015 recording of Vivaldi’s Mandolin Concertos with the Venice Baroque Orchestra. https://sundaybaroque.org//~sundayba//podcasts/avi_avital.mp3
Richard Savino
The visual arts and artists of the 17th century are much better known than the music and composers of that same time period, and guitarist Richard Savino wanted to address that oversight. He embarked on a comprehensive project to integrate the paintings of artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi and her contemporaries with music by composers
Sharon Isbin
Guitarist Sharon Isbin is a passionate and articulate advocate for her instrument and for music in general. As an international performer, recording artist, teacher and mentor she is shaping the future of the popular instrument. Suzanne spoke with Sharon Isbin about her impressive career.
Mark Cudek
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival is an annual event that brings together top early music specialists from across the country to celebrate the genre. Mark Cudek is a leader in the field – a talented instrumentalist and a passionate teacher and mentor to young musicians seeking training in the field. He is also Artistic Director
Yale Baroque Opera Project
The Yale Baroque Opera Project (YBOP) was founded in 2006 to introduce Yale students to historical and aesthetic studies related to Italian opera from the 17th and early 18th centuries. Grant Herreid is Artistic/Music Director YBOP, and he spoke with Suzanne about the May 2014 production of Claudio Monteverdi’s opera The Coronation of Poppea.
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Masaaki Suzuki
Masaaki Suzuki is a leading expert on baroque music and Johann Sebastian Bach, and he directs performances all over the world of baroque masterpieces by Bach and his contemporaries. In April 2014 he led top students from Yale and Juilliard in NYC and New Haven concerts of Bach’s St. John Passion. Professor Suzuki made time
John Hockenberry
John Hockenberry is well known for his impressive 30-plus year career in journalism, but he is also passionate about music, especially baroque music. Suzanne spoke with him about his personal connection to music and how his background in the arts, among other things, helps make him a better journalist. https://sundaybaroque.org//~sundayba//podcasts/hockenberryinterview.mp3
Michelle Makarski
Violinist Michelle Makarski has pursued a varied career as a performer; she’s comfortable improvising and playing jazz, she is a champion of contemporary music, including works written especially for her, and she has a special place in her heart for JS Bach. Makarski and her friend Keith Jarrett collaborated on an appealing cd of Bach’s