Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2022-06-05
The VIVALDI EDITION is a recording project of several hundred manuscripts contained in the National Library in Turin, Italy. Some of the world’s top early music specialists have participated. It’s been ongoing for about two decades, and one of the more recent installments features virtuosic bassoon concertos by Vivaldi. You’ll hear one of them on…
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Playlist 2022-05-29
FLOWERS OF THE FORET is a Scottish folk tune that’s reserved for solemn occasions such as funerals or memorial days for fallen soldiers. It was first documented in the early 16th century as a commemoration of the defeat of the Scottish army in a September 1513 battle. On this Memorial Day weekend, you’ll hear a…
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Playlist 2022-05-22
Canada is famous for beautiful scenery … great maple syrup … and ice hockey, among other things. But it’s also a flourishing environment for musicians. On this Canadian Victoria Day holiday weekend, you’ll hear outstanding Canadian musical ensembles. It’s on Sunday Baroque.
