London Symphony Orchestra Slated to “Mime” Olympic Performance
Antonio Vivaldi
Rossini on Guitar and Sizzling Vivaldi on Mandolin on Fretworks
The next Fretworks broadcast Saturday evening at 7 pm will have you humming opera tunes by Rossini, but there will be no voices. The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and Pepe Romero will be featured on this weeks program.
Writer Goes On ‘Listening Diet’ To Learn To Love Some Music
Adam Baer says that his deep. dark secret is that there is quite a bit of music he “cannot stand.” He decided to go on a listening diet in an attempt to change his tune.
ProMusica Fills St. Turibius Chapel With Baroque Music Saturday
Coming off of a fabulous weekend of performances featuring Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and a world premiere by Aaron Jay Kernis, you’d think ProMusica Chamber Orchestra would be taking a break this weekend. You would be wrong!
Music for the Winter Solstice and a Happy Holiday
It looks like winter is upon us right on schedule this year for the Winter Solstice. It’s the shortest day of the year, however here is some enjoyable music to start the season.
“New” Vivaldi Violin Concerto Discovered in Dresden
Vivaldi concerto found in Dresden State Library; National Symphony to play in new opera house in Oman; Paraorchestra to play leading up to 2012 London games
When Words Fade…2 Pianos Add New Twist to Vivaldi Aria
Two pianos add a new twist to the Vivaldi aria Sento in seno ch’in pioggia di lagrime
Daniel Barenboim Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
Daniel Barenboim to be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, but the famed musician also has his critics.
The Grim Reaper Performs Vivaldi’s “Nightmare” Concerto
Vivaldi’s “nightmare” concerto never looked so spooky.
Classical Haiku: Antonio Vivaldi
Today’s Classical Haiku celebrates the prolific Vivaldi, who created a sparkling universe in hundreds of Baroque concertos.
Antonio Vivaldi’s Concertos for All Seasons
The Italian Baroque composer, priest, and virtuoso violinist, Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” heralds in a new season: spring! In honor of his birthday and the change in season, listen to the famously uplifting concertos by this great composer.



























