French pianist Helene Grimaud has a condition called synesthesia – which means that some of her senses overlap. Numbers and certain musical pitches or keys correspond in her brain with COLORS. You can hear Helene Grimaud playing from the richly-colored palette of Johann Sebastian Bach on Sunday Baroque this week.
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As we mark our nation’s birthday with Independence Day this long holiday weekend, Sunday Baroque will host an All-American celebration. You’ll hear some of the greatest hits of the 18th century played by US musical ensembles based in Washington DC, New York, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Chicago. The musical state of the union is strong, as you’ll hear for yourself on Sunday Baroque.
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In addition to playing an instrument and composing, some musicians also wrote essays or books to communicate their ideas and philosophies to other composers and performers. Johann Quantz wrote a book about playing the flute, and Johann Fux authored a composition book. On Sunday Baroque you’ll hear how those musical authors practiced what they preached.
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