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from Gerrit Dou's A Woman playing a Clavichord

Soft Sounds

Before recorded sound, one of the primary ways we enjoyed music was by making it ourselves. After you’ve enjoyed your supper and a glass of port, pick up a lute and sing some tunes. This week on Harmonia, we’ll explore soft sounds for small spaces. Our featured release is Regina Angelorum with Ensemble Vox Archangeli. Read More »

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Soft Sounds

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