Travel is a great way to expand our horizons, and musicians often took advantage of their travels to listen, learn, and copy from their counterparts in other lands. Composers including Georg Philipp Telemann, Johann Meder, and Anna Bon were inspired by the music and musicians they heard on their travels . You’ll hear music by some baroque era world travelers this weekend on Sunday Baroque.
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During the baroque era there was a rich musical scene in many places around the world, including in what we now call Mexico. It included composers born in so-called “New Spain” and others born in Europe who made the leap of faith to go to Mexico to practice their craft. You’ll hear music by a few of those who lived and worked in “New Spain” during the 17th and 18th centuries. It’s 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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Krishnasol Jimenez is an award-winning guitarist and educator. He’s been fortunate to use a very special instrument to make some of his recordings: the only still-playable Stradivarius guitar. You can hear him play French Baroque music on that extraordinary guitar this weekend on Sunday Baroque.
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This Sunday is May first – May Day! Music and dancing have always been a big part of spring festivals. Staines Morris is a country dance tune celebrating the month of May. It’s included in John Playford’s English Dancing Master. It’s some of the MAY DAY music you’ll hear on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Mexican musician Krishnasol Jiménez is an expert in baroque guitar and lute, and historical performance practice. He studied in his native Mexico City, as well as in Spain and Switzerland. Krishnasol Jimenez talked with Suzanne about his career in music, including his collaboration with singer Maria Cristina Kiehr and bassist Roberto Koch on a program
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It’s a hectic, noisy world filled with distractions and responsibilities all week long. This weekend Sunday Baroque will help you turn down and tune out the noise with serene and contemplative music of reflection. The offerings include an uplifting motet for 40 voices by 16th century English church musician Thomas Tallis. Enjoy some peaceful sounds on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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For many people, this time of year is a time for Spring Festivals. They were often raucous celebrations with dancing and singing, bonfires and maypoles, and a potent punch called MAY CUP. You can hear get into the spirit with some cheery May Day music on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16 every year, and in 1988 President Ronald Reagan established an annual 30 day celebration of Hispanic Heritage in the United States from September 15-October 15. Sunday Baroque will highlight some musicians who have contributed to that rich cultural heritage.
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