Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2021-08-29
Francesca Caccini was a singer, lutenist and composer born in 1587 – so she was active as a musician right in the early years of the baroque era that began around 1600. You can hear one of Francesca Caccini’s compositions on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Playlist 2021-08-22
Although it’s a French word, Polonaise in music is a type of Polish dance tune. Its roots date back to 16th century, and it took off in popularity. You’ll hear a polonaise composed by an 18th century Russian composer on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Playlist 2021-08-15
Many prominent Baroque era musicians lived long, full lives, some promising musical talents from the Baroque era died quite young. A rising star in Italy – Giovanni Pergolesi – succumbed to tuberculosis at 26. Another Italian talent, Anna Bon, only lived into her late 20s. We’ll celebrate what they accomplished in their abbreviated careers on…