Playlist Archives
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Playlist 2021-07-25
For many years, violinist Jeanne Lamon was concertmaster of top period orchestras across Europe and North America, and her superb musicianship earned her a 33 year tenure as music director of Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra until her retirement in 2014. The remarkable musician died last month, and Sunday Baroque will celebrate her remarkable life and…
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Playlist 2021-07-18
Francesco Maria Veracini was an 18th century violin “superstar” who toured Europe playing for his fans, and turned down opportunities to work for royal patrons because he was so eager to travel and play on his own terms. You’ll hear another violin “superstar” – Rachel Barton Pine — playing one of Francesco Maria Veracini’s ACADEMIC…
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Playlist 2021-07-11
France’s kings were important patrons of the arts and employed some of the best musicians to entertain them. With Bastille Day coming up on July 14th, you’ll music by some of France’s most esteemed early French musicians on Sunday Baroque this week.
