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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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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Dominoes … Fencing … a composer from a family of chess masters … and some musical games. Those are some of the fun and merriment you’ll enjoy, courtesy of baroque era musicians such as Francois Couperin, Johann Schmelzer and Andre Danican Philidor on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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May 18th is Victoria Day, Canada’s official celebration of Britain’s kings and queens, dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria, whose birthday was in May. Canada has many wonderful musical ensembles, and you’ll hear some of the best of the best on Sunday Baroque.
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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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