Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2024-12-22
The Christmas carol “Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” is also known as the Huron Carol. It’s a 17th century Canadian Christmas song by a Jesuit missionary who lived among the Huron people. He wrote the lyrics in their native language, and set it to the tune of a traditional French folk song. The Huron…
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Playlist 2024-12-15
Ophelie Galliard plays an extraordinary cello made in 1737 that’s valued at around 1.3 million euros. It’s been stolen from her not once but TWICE – most recently in September 2024. Fortunately, it’s been found and returned to her both times. You can hear Ophelie Galliard play her beloved instrument on Sunday Baroque this week.
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Playlist 2024-12-08
Harpsichordist and conductor William Christie was born in Buffalo, New York but in his late 20s, he went to France, where he fell in love with French baroque music. In 1979, he founded his baroque music group *Les Arts Florissants, which is still going strong. We’re celebrating William Christie’s upcoming 80th birthday with some of…