Still, the reality is not so simple. Apparently, Bach used to tune his own instruments and never let anyone else do it for him. Certain observers spoke of a personal system he had developed to ...

Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.

Two years later the composer, who knew Christian Ludwig loved the latest Italian instrumental concertos, dedicated his set of concertos with several instruments to him. Bach’s exquisitely ...

A great prelude to the Leipzig trip was Yo-Yo Ma playing Bach cello suites at the Barbican. Astonishing that a single performer and instrument can hold 3000 people (including my 13-year-old son ...

While hearing the Bach Festival Society‘s terrific orchestra ... Using the human voice as an instrument. In two concerts different in tone but alike in prowess, The King’s Singers a cappella ...

Listen to this effect in J.S. Bach's 'Badinerie' from Suite No. 2. The harpsichord made a short, staccato sound as the strings were plucked inside the instrument. If a Baroque composer wanted a ...

As Venkateswara Rao plucks the string of the piano with steady hands and pristine hearing, one would hardly imagine he is 90.

Director of Music and organist Adam Brakel will perform Bach’s Cantata 106 during the 10:30 a.m. service, and six works for a ...

On March 2, the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana joined with the Sycamore Brass Quintet for an evening concert, titled “All About That Brass,” of mostly music for chorus and brass ...