What do the oratorio Esther, the opera Acis and Galatea, and the Chandos Anthems have in common? They were all composed for a single patron. This week, Harmonia explores Handel’s works written during his tenure as composer-in-residence at Cannons, the stately home of the Duke of Chandos. Plus, a new release by the American ensemble Les Delices.
Our great musicians series continues this week with Australian flutist Kate Clark. Hear her perform music of the French baroque, C.P.E. Bach, and various works with her Renaissance flute ensemble, The Attaignant Consort. Organist Annette Richards performs works by Melchior Schildt in a new Loft Recordings release.
For seven centuries, medieval Spain had a unique intersection of cultures. Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions coexisted in an environment that nurtured special developments in music of its regions. Harmonia looks at music inspired by the Sephardim, Ziriyâb, and Alfonso X. We’ll also listen to a recent release of music by Alonso Lobo.
This week, Harmonia looks at the cornucopia, an ancient symbol for the harvest, fertility, and giving thanks. Music from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and early America will be explored in addition to a new Focus label release of works for horn and strings entitled “Cornucopia II.”
The countertenor voice is one of the more unique sounds heard in early music. Harmonia explores the countertenor in recordings from the 1960s onwards. Part one includes performances by the pioneers alongside the second generation. Violinist Adrian Butterfield performs in a Naxos label release of Jean-Marie Leclair’s first book of violin sonatas.
This week, Harmonia explores the 2009 Indianapolis Early Music Festival, including performances by Ex Umbris, Reconstruction, Harmonious Blacksmith, and the Peabody Consort. Plus a new release by Ensemble 415.
Harmonia takes a look this week at Handel’s Italian sojourn, an unusually productive period in the life of one of music history’s most popular figures. Music for Roman churches and palaces will be explored alongside a new release by American guitarist Richard Savino.
The word “noel,” a Christian expression of joy, has been associated with Christmas for hundreds of years. This week, Harmonia looks at its many guises in music from the Middle Ages to the early baroque. Plus a new release of Mozart violin sonatas with Petra Müllejans and Kristian Bezuidenhout.
Early Music America’s 3rd Medieval/Renaissance Competition is featured with performances by Ensemble Alkemia, Musica Fantasia, and Plaine & Easie. The final round programs include music of the Spanish and English Renaissance, as well as 14th Century Italy. Ensemble Zefiro will perform in a new release of Handel and Telemann’s “Water Music.”
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