Tomaso Albinoni

Tomaso Albinoni

Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) was a Baroque composer of great stature and influence. Sadly, a great deal of his music has been lost over time, including about 80 operas. Judging from his surviving work, those operas, for which he was renowned…

Merry Christmas Music

Merry Christmas Music

Here are two inspiring songs to celebrate this joyous day. Merry Christmas! You say you haven’t heard the music of Felix Mendelssohn? Yes, you have: This melody is sometimes attributed to Handel, but is probably much older:

Mostly Baroque Music Recommendations

Mostly Baroque Music Recommendations

Here’s a big batch of classical music recommendations, mostly Baroque.  Bach, Johann Sebastian, BWV 232. Mass in B Minor. Emotional, precise, grand. Bach, J. S., Brandenburg Concertos, Masaaki Suzuki, harpsichord and direction, Bach Collegium Japan. BWV 1046. BWV 1047 has…