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Baroque

Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan

Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan

Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian

03/20/2024
Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream

Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream

Lara Downes' new CD, "America Again," explores the American dream through diverse American composers, inspired by the Charleston shootings.

06/18/2020
A Temple of Glory… with a Message for a King

A Temple of Glory… with a Message for a King

"Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale release a modern performance of Rameau and Voltaire's opera, Le Temple de la Gloire. The opera, ordered by King Louis XV, subtly critiques the king's lifestyle."

03/06/2020
A Baroque Journey with Daniel Hope

A Baroque Journey with Daniel Hope

Daniel Hope revisits his project, AIR – A Baroque Journey, showcasing the evolution of violin playing from the Renaissance to the Baroque era at San Francisco Performances.

03/27/2019
Playing the Oldies

Playing the Oldies

Explore the unique sound of period instruments in Baroque music with Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert, and compare it to modern instrument performances.

08/22/2017

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