The word “baroque” refers to something irregularly shaped, extravagant, highly ornamented, or even flamboyant. And the baroque era in history from about 1600 to 1750 was a time when the music, art and architecture reflected those aesthetics in various ways. You’ll hear music that shows off some of baroque extravagances on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Some of the top musicians specializing in playing baroque music grew out of collaborations between friends, initially casual projects that gelled into longstanding ensembles. They include bunch of conservatory students forming a period instrument group in 1973, and a huge brass ensemble that needed a big space to practice, so they bartered with a local Chapel. We’re highlighting some friendly collaborations on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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