If you follow Sunday Baroque on Facebook, you may have seen the recent posts from Germany. I was privileged to travel with a group of music lovers to significant places, including Berlin, Leipzig, Köthen, Arnstadt, and Dresden, where we were steeped in the history, architecture, art and music of the region, including several musical performances. This was a group of experienced travelers, some of whom had been to these cities before our trip. It was also a group of sophisticated concertgoers, who regularly attend musical performances in their own communities across the United States. And yet, what was so extraordinary — and inspiring — was the sense of wonder, enthusiasm, delight, and appreciation for everything we encountered. We learned new things about Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and other musicians — not just their music, but their personal lives and the world in which they lived. We also gained more nuanced perspectives about historical events in world history as we walked the streets where they occurred. It was an affirmation and a welcome reminder that we can always learn something new when were are open to the experience. I return to work now with a renewed sense of optimism and appreciation for new experiences in everyday life, and I thank my fellow travelers for their inspiring spirit and attitudes.
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Host Suzanne Bona occasionally shares something interesting with you that is too timely or doesn't quite fit on the weekly broadcast. It might be to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the program, tell you about a terrific new recording, share information about a group's concert tour or latest award, or inform you about the passing of an important musician. Sometimes it might be an observation about the musical scene in general, or a reaction to a news item that relates to the world of music or the arts. Check in with Suzanne's blog to see what she has to say and join the conversation.
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