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Brandenburg Concertos

Brandenburg Concertos – A Movement by Movement Listening Guide

J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos are some of the most joyous, inventive, and varied works in all of classical music. Written around 1721 as a ...

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Baroque Music

How Recording Technology Helped Bring Baroque Music Back to Life

Believe it or not, the Baroque music we know and love today wasn’t always so popular. In fact, for much of the 19th and ...

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Basso Continuo

Basso Continuo – The Driving Pulse Behind Baroque Music

When you listen to Baroque music — whether it’s Bach, Handel, or Vivaldi — there’s something quietly powerful keeping everything together. It’s not always ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Trevor Pinnock Album Covers – How Visual Art Complements His Music

When you think of Trevor Pinnock, chances are you hear crisp harpsichord runs, elegant Baroque phrasing, and historically rich performances. But there’s another side ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Trevor Pinnock at 70 Plus – A Life of Music, Curiosity, and New Adventures

Most people slow down after turning 70. Trevor Pinnock? He’s just getting started. As a pioneer of historically informed performance, his early career helped ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Behind the Music – Touring Life with Trevor Pinnock and His Ensembles

When you hear a polished Baroque performance by Trevor Pinnock and his ensembles, it’s easy to forget the chaos, charm, and countless cappuccinos that ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Inside the Sound – The Instruments Behind Trevor Pinnock’s Recordings

When you listen to Trevor Pinnock’s recordings, especially of Baroque music, you’re not just hearing notes — you’re hearing history. That signature clarity, that ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Trevor Pinnock’s Interpretation of Handel’s Messiah – What Makes It Shine

When it comes to Handel’s Messiah, there are countless recordings to choose from — grand, lush, stripped-down, choral-heavy, and everything in between. Yet Trevor ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Trevor Pinnock’s Take on Rhythm and Dance in Baroque Music

When it comes to Baroque music, rhythm isn’t just about timing — it’s about life. Trevor Pinnock, a giant in the historically informed performance ...

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Trevor Pinnock

Why Trevor Pinnock’s Goldberg Variations Stand Out from the Rest

Few pieces in classical music have the hypnotic pull and emotional depth of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Over the years, this iconic keyboard work has ...

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