Sunday Classical
Sundays, 5 to 6 pm
WRTI presents Concerts from the Library of Congress on most Sundays from now until May. Airing in 180 cities around the country, the Concerts from the Library of Congress radio series continues a distinguished broadcast tradition of more than eight decades. Launched in 1925 in the Library's historic Coolidge Auditorium, it's the oldest classical music broadcast series in America.The one-hour programs showcase superb performances by legendary stars of the classical music world. With Bill McGlaughlin as an expert guide, the broadcasts open the vaults of the Library's unparalleled music collections.
APPLAUSE: The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia radio broadcast series continues on the third Sunday of each month. Host Dave Conant brings you the best from the Chamber Orchestra's recent performances and archive recording collection.
Sunday, January 24
Concerts from the Library of Congress
5 to 6 pm
 Jennifer Larmore
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Ensemble Matheus with Jennifer Larmore and Guest Host Denise Gallo
Two world-class period instrument groups - France's Ensemble Matheus
and Italy's Europa Galante - have the spotlight in this program offering
Vivaldi, Handel and Telemann. American mezzo Jennifer Larmore gives a
stunning performance of arias from two Baroque operas that were top
hits in their day: Handel's Giulio Cesare and Vivaldi's Orlando Furioso.
The
group's founder, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, brought Ensemble Matheus to
the Library in February 2008. Their striking performance of Telemann's
concerto for flute and recorder surprises with an exhilarating
finale - fabulous solo playing and vigorous rhythmic stamps from the
orchestra. Telemann may have been influenced by virtuoso gypsy
musicians, documented in a 1730 manuscript known as the Uhrovska
collection.
More Information about the Concert and Performers
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