Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2017-04-16
Throughout history, flowers have taken on a wide range of symbolism, such as Easter lilies, Christmas poinsettias, and Valentine’s red roses. The spring flower Ranunculus, a type of buttercup, is nicknamed the “resurrection plant.” And the summer Poppy is a symbol of sleep, death, and also resurrection. They are two of the blossoms in Sunday…
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Playlist 2017-04-09
For many years after Johann Sebastian Bach’s death in 1750, his music was on the back burner – not performed very much, and not particularly popular. But 19th century musician Felix Mendelssohn revered the Baroque era musician, and staged a performance of Bach’s ST MATTHEW PASSION that began to shift public opinion of Bach. Sunday…
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Playlist 2017-04-02
April is National Humor Month … and there’s no shortage of humor in Baroque music. Sunday Baroque will feature the lighter side of music, from Comic Concertos to incidental theatre music written for comedies. Their music will put a smile on your face.