Harpsichordist and conductor William Christie was born in Buffalo, New York but in his late 20s, he went to France, where he fell in love with French baroque music. In 1979, he founded his baroque music group *Les Arts Florissants, which is still going strong. We’re celebrating William Christie’s upcoming 80th birthday with some of his performances, both old and new, on Sunday Baroque this week.
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Since the 1970s, organist, harpsichordist, conductor, and music scholar Trevor Pinnock has been a leader in the revival of interest in baroque music. He’s also been a pioneer in the use of “period” instruments like the ones played during the baroque era. In celebration of his 75th birthday on December 16th, you’ll hear Trevor Pinnock leading the group he founded in the 70s, and some of his other recordings on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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