For about a year and a half George Frideric Handel worked as music director for James Brydges, an enthusiastic music lover who played flute and used his wealth to sponsor his own 24 member orchestra. As the house composer, Handel wrote a dozen anthems for use in the Brydges’ private chapel. You’ll hear one of those so-called Chandos Anthems on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! The celebrated French violinist and composer Jean-Marie Leclair was found murdered in his Paris apartment. Despite several obvious potential suspects, no one was ever charged with the crime. It remains an unsolved mystery, and the Canadian group Infusion Baroque has crafted a unique and clever concert experience with actor/musician Mike Fan to present the whodunit. Suzanne spoke with Mike and Infusion Baroque violinist Sallynee Amawat about their collaboration.
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Canada is famous for beautiful scenery … great maple syrup … and ice hockey, among other things. But it’s also a flourishing environment for musicians. On this Canadian Victoria Day holiday weekend, you’ll hear outstanding Canadian musical ensembles. It’s on Sunday Baroque.
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I was pleased to receive an email about the release of a new recording single featuring Infusion Baroque. The terrific Canadian ensemble plays the Flute Sonata in a minor by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth. It’s a preview of their upcoming album VIRTUOSA, which is scheduled to be released in June 2022. Enjoy this Beautiful Music by
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Dutch violinist Janine Jansen has been fortunate to play on a number of extraordinary instruments throughout her career. Now she is featured in a new documentary about the violinmaker Stradivarius in which she plays a dozen of the fine instruments. You’ll hear Janine Jansen playing music by Bach on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Sallynee Amawat is a violinist whose passion is for baroque and early music. She was so young when she started playing that she doesn’t remember life before the violin and making music! Now she imparts her passion to her own students, who range in age from toddlers to retirees. Sallynee Amawat is also a co-founder
