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. It’s featured on Sunday Baroque this week.
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Music is often said to have healing powers, and music by Johann Sebastian Bach seems to be a particularly effective medicine. Whether we are listening to Bach’s music, or performing it, Bach’s music is good for what ails you. You can immerse yourself in the restorative and uplifting effects of Bach’s on the Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash this week.
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Rachel Barton Pine not only plays violin, she also plays viola d’amore – an unusual instrument that generally resembles a violin, but has TWO sets of strings: one played directly with a bow, and the other that provides sympathetic vibrations. You’ll hear Rachel Barton Pine playing a Viola D’Amore Concerto by Antonio Vivaldi on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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This week on Sunday Baroque, Suzanne Bona share’s performances by some of the talented top-tier musicians she has interviewed for her podcast, such as harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, who founded the period instrument group Apollo’s Fire. Stop by to hear some fascinating world-class musicians on Sunday Baroque this week.
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