Rachel Podger’s recording of the Bach Sonatas and Partitas were my very first exposure to baroque violin. I was blown away by the clarity and roundness of the sound, but what really caught my attention was her improvised flourish in the Gavotte of the E Major Partita. No one had told me you could take […]
J.S. Bach: Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major Read More »
This recording is a humorous crowd-pleaser and a didactic way to introduce the instrument’s timbre to new listeners.
Anonymous: La Rotta/L’homme Arme/Reis Glorios Read More »
Early Music America announces the recipients of its 2020 awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments in early music. The awards will be presented later this year.Â
Early Music America Announces 2020 Annual Awards Read More »
When I want to relax and feel inspired, Robert Barto’s recordings of Sylvius Leopold Weiss’s sublime lute music are my go-to.
Weiss: Lute Sonata No. 50 in B-flat, I. Introduzzione Read More »
This particular recording of this particular Lied has got under my skin, and I listen to it almost every day.
Schubert: Du Bist Die Ruh, D.776 (Langsam) (arr. for orchestra) Read More »
