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From the Archives - Baroque Delights

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The Louvre
Nicolas Tournier's 'The Concert' (1630).

Music of the Baroque period remains perhaps the most popular among classical music lovers. Today we have delights by Georg Phillip Telemann, George Frideric Handel, and a name you might not know yet – Thomas Augustine Arne. We’ll hear why this music remains so compelling.

Compositions and Recordings

Orchestral Suite in G minor
by Georg Philipp Telemann
Pratum Integrum

Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 11
by George Frideric Handel
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major
by Thomas Augustine Arne
Adrian Shepherd and Cantilena

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.