Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2021-12-12
Since the 1970s, organist, harpsichordist, conductor, and music scholar Trevor Pinnock has been a leader in the revival of interest in baroque music. He’s also been a pioneer in the use of “period” instruments like the ones played during the baroque era. In celebration of his 75th birthday on December 16th, you’ll hear Trevor Pinnock…
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Playlist 2021-12-05
Hanukkah, the Jewish Feast of Lights, continues through December 6th this year. George Frideric Handel’s oratorio JUDAS MACCABEUS tells some of the Hanukkah story in music – the victory of the Maccabees, and the rededication of the temple. You’ll hear selections from JUDAS MACCABEUS on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Playlist 2021-11-28
In 1992, The UN General Assembly proclaimed an annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3rd. In observance, this weekend you’ll hear the virtuosic artistic achievements of musicians such as Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who says that losing her hearing made almost completely by the age of 12 helped her become…