December 30, 2019
'Cut to the Chace' - Medieval Rounds
On this week’s program we’re going to hear medieval English, French, German and Italian equivalents of 'Row row row your boat.' And you’ll be amazed at just how complicated the 'chace' can actually be!
December 23, 2019
The Harps in the Trees
Our guest this hour is harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton, one of the foremost practitioners of historical harp, who joins me for a program featuring the soundtrack to her short documentary film The Harps in the Trees, which tells the story of a musical pilgrimage to Scotland by her ensemble Angelorum.
December 9, 2019
A Medieval Christmas
Tired of jingle bells yet? This week on Harmonia, join us for something a little different.
December 2, 2019
Morning Has Broken
Music for early birds! As the year winds down, it’s time to wake up! We’re celebrating mornings, with bright – and early! – music from across the centuries. We’ll also sample a brand new recording for the holiday season, Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain, by the Cleveland-based baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire.
November 25, 2019
Ave Maris Stella
The 8th century hymn Ave maris stella--Hail! Star of the Sea--is one of the best-known examples of Marian chant, and we’ll hear some captivating settings of it this hour.
November 18, 2019
Thanks And Praise
Gratitude is a theme often explored in early music, and we’ll hear expressions of thanks from a variety of sources on this edition of Harmonia.
November 4, 2019
Cześć from Kraków
On this week’s program, we journey to Kraków to bathe in the rich music of the Polish Golden Age. Then, on our featured release harpsichordist Byron Schenkman takes us to the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota with the recording The Art of the Harpsichord: From Cabezón to Mozart.
October 14, 2019
The Bad Boy of the Bassoon
In honor of his birthday on October 19th, we're exploring music for low double reed instruments played by one of their most passionate advocates--Michael McCraw.
October 7, 2019
The Habsburg Empire
Music of Central and Eastern Europe spanning two centuries.
August 11, 2019
Beach Vacation
Feeling landlocked? This week on Harmonia, we’re headed to the shore, exploring ocean-themed music from across the centuries.
April 8, 2019
Father Vandini's Cello
The 18th century Italian cellist, Antonio Vandini, was like his contemporary, Antonio Vivalidi, also a priest.
March 9, 2019
The Topping Tooters of the Town
These are the topping tooters of the town, and have gowns, silver chains, and salaries, for playing “Lilliburlero” to my Lord Mayor’s horse through the city.
March 3, 2019
Masquerade
What do the Mardi Gras parades of New Orleans, the famous Carnival of Venice, and the Jewish holiday Purim all have in common? Why, costumes, of course!
February 28, 2019
Biber and Biber
Music by Biber and Biber--father and son, Heinrich and Carl.
