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May 22, 2013

 

Baroque oboe.

A Toast To Two Renaissance Masters

This week on Harmonia, we’re marking the birth of John Dowland and the death of Gesualdo, and we’re saying goodbye to a friend, oboist Washington McClain.

May 12, 2013

 

japanese embassy 1586

From Japan To Europe, And Back Again

We're exploring early music exchanges between Japan and Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Plus we’ll hear music of the cornetto and Bach Collegium Japan.

April 21, 2013

 

King Alfonso X

Fit For A King

It's music "fit for a king," as powerful rulers do double-duty as composers. We’ll hear music composed by Frederick the Great, Alfonso X, Thibaut I, and more.

April 14, 2013

 

L’Homme Arme

Going Green: Early Music Recycled

We’ll hear how composers have reused their own tunes and ideas, and what ideas they’ve borrowed from others. Plus, we’ll hear several instances of contrafacta.

April 7, 2013

 

dafne and apollo

Spotlight On The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, Part 3

Wendy Gillespie brings us part 3 of a tribute to the NYPMA. Plus, we'll explore music with words by famous poets and feature a Capella de Ministrers' CD.

March 31, 2013

 

tavern songs

Spotlight On The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, Part 2

Join us for some fun with bawdy songs, rounds and catches, and Wendy Gillespie brings us part two of a New York Pro Musica Antiqua retrospective. And more...

March 24, 2013

 

Adriano Banchieri.

Spotlight On The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, Part 1

We’ll explore the recorder, hear sacred music by Orlando di Lasso, and Wendy Gillespie brings us part one of a New York Pro Musica Antiqua retrospective.

March 10, 2013

 

Saint Brigid

Music For Celtic Saints

We’re exploring musicfor saints associated with the Celtic Isles. Plus, we’ll focus on the harp's use in Renaissance consorts and hear music from Atalante.

February 17, 2013

 

Felipe III of Spain

Musical Tour Of Madrid

We’re on a musical tour of Madrid, where Roman, Visigothic, Jewish, Moorish and countless other traditions converged. Plus, a featured CD of Armenian music.

February 10, 2013

 

painting of pygmalion, 1786.

Love’s Guises

We’re exploring the many faces of love. In its various guises, love is tender, desperate, misguided, sweet, jealous, confusing, funny…you name it!

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