Arcangelo Corelli was one of the top violinists of his day – the Italian musician was also an influential innovator and role model. Corelli worked at Saint Louis of the French church in Rome, and his successor there was a younger Italian violinist. You’ll hear music by BOTH composers on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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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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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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A fine musical instrument should be played, right? Well, a 1704 Stradivarius violin was stashed away – barely played – for most of its existence. The pristine instrument was awakened from its long slumber, nicknamed the Sleeping Beauty, and purchased in 1995 for violinist Isabelle Faust to use. You’ll hear her play music on it by Johann Sebastian Bach 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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Sunday Baroque will throw a fiesta in celebration of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo — the “5th of May” — including music from the baroque era written by composers who lived and worked in “New Spain” during the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as some 20th century musicians with personal ties to Mexico.
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