Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2026-06-14
Every year on June 14th the United States commemorates the adoption of our flag in 1777 — that was only a few years after the baroque era in history ended. We’re celebrating Flag Day on Sunday Baroque featuring a few top ensembles from across the US playing music from during the lifetime of our Founders.…
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Playlist 2026-06-07
What does it mean to be a trailblazer? A trailblazing musician can be someone who experiments with unusual techniques on a musical instrument … or maybe it’s a young woman who follows her passion for music from inside the walls of a convent in 17th century Italy. You’ll hear music by these trailblazers on Sunday…
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Playlist 2026-05-31
Italy was an important cultural center even during the baroque era. Not only were there outstanding composers and instrumentalists, it’s also where the most extraordinary stringed instruments were made – instruments that are still considered the cream of the crop. You’ll hear a virtuosic baroque Cello Concerto played on an extraordinary instrument made in 1737.…