There was a rich musical scene in Mexico during the baroque era. Some composers were born in the so-called “New Spain,” and others migrated there from Europe and elsewhere to practice their craft. You’ll hear music by a few of the composers who lived and worked in Mexico during the 17th and 18th centuries on Sunday Baroque this week.
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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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If you were in England in the 16th century, you would be celebrating MAY DAY on May first. Spring Festivals were often raucous celebrations with dancing & singing, bonfires & maypoles, and a strong punch called MAY CUP. You’ll hear lively May Day music from John Playford’s English Dancing Master on Sunday Baroque this week.
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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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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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The late recorder virtuoso and conductor Frans Bruggen once said that a “special kind of mentality” is required to play the recorder, because it seems like such a simple, basic instrument, yet it possesses the potential to be extremely expressive and virtuosic. Sunday Baroque will feature some of Frans Bruggen’s expressive and virtuosic artistry.
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