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Laura Osterlund

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April 2, 2012

 

Sir Walter Raleigh

Harmonia Time Capsule: 1618

Let’s take a look back in time. . . . We spun the wheel, and it landed on 1618.

April 1, 2012

 

Palazzo dei Diamanti

A Musical Tour Of Ferrara

Explore music from the city of Ferrara, and hear “new music” from 17th c. Italy performed by the ensemble Quicksilver. Also, we pay tribute to Gustav Leonhardt.

February 6, 2012

 

Seal of Albert I

Harmonia Time Capsule: 1170

Let’s take a quick look back in time. . . to the year 1170. . .and the birth of Sir Walter of the Bird-Field, and the death of a bear and an archbishop.

February 5, 2012

 

Botticelli's Venus

Immortal Beloved

No, we're not referring to the Beethoven movie... We're celebrating love on this episode with words by Petrarch, iconic lovers like Robin and Marion, and more.

January 22, 2012

 

Musica Pacifica

A Musica Pacifica Retrospective

We’ll visit with ensemble Musica Pacifica and learn the history of the early harp. Plus a featured release of Baroque music by Sphera AntiQua.

January 1, 2012

 

Astronomical Clock

A Musical Tour Of Prague

We’ll unravel the city’s intricate tradition of liturgical music, revel in masterworks by Czech natives and more. Plus, a featured release of music by Knüpfer.

December 19, 2011

 

Gothic painting by Simone Martini

Seasonal Settings And Angelic Appearances

We'll hear renaissance composers’ settings of Christmas chants, and behold angelic visitations. Featured release by Theatre of Voices and Ars Nova Copenhagen.

December 18, 2011

 

Sun King

Dancing In The Court Of The Sun King

We’ll dance at the court of Louis XIV to works by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and sound the bagpipe across time and space! Plus, a featured release by Anonymous 4.

November 20, 2011

 

Some fall harvests in table decoration

Harvest Season

We'll hear merchant cries from London, witness the marriage of music and ritual, and dine at a Musical Banquet. For dessert: a featured release from A Chantar.

November 6, 2011

 

old bad boy

Renaissance Bad Boys

We're investigating a line-up of musical bad boys from the Renaissance. Plus, music by Scottish composer Tobias Hume on our featured release, Alas Poore Men.

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