Italy is known for delicious food and wine, magnificent art and architecture, fascinating history and people … and wonderful MUSIC. We’re going on a whirlwind tour of Italy through its early music, including Isabella Leonarda, who lived in her entire life in her hometown of Novara … Neapolitan church musician Leonardo Leo … and 17th century Roman singer, keyboard player and, composer Francesca Campana on Sunday Baroque.
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Every year at around this time, Suzanne Bona creates her Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift list of recordings that are worthy of your consideration for gift giving. This weekend is your first chance to audition a few of her picks, which include a thrilling recording of Antonio Vivaldi’s FOUR SEASONS by Apollo’s Fire … and a new recording of music by a 17th century Frenchwoman. It’s on Sunday Baroque this week.
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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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Every year at around this time, host Suzanne Bona unveils her Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List. They are outstanding recent recordings that are worthy of your consideration for gift giving, and you’ll hear them each week for the rest of the year. You’ll have your first chance to audition a few of her picks on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Victoria Day is a big Canadian holiday that falls on May 20th this year. The celebration dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria, whose birthday was in May. People will celebrate the long holiday weekend with parades, parties and fireworks. Sunday Baroque will celebrate by featuring outstanding Canadian musicians.
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It’s a big holiday weekend in Canada – Monday the 21st is VICTORIA DAY. Like many community celebrations, it’s a time for fireworks, parties, special foods, and a day off for many people! As we all know, MUSIC is an essential part of a good celebration, too – and you can listen to some of Canada’s excellent musicians play Baroque music. This week on Sunday Baroque.
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