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From the Archives with Frank Byrne

From the Archives - Easter Oratorios

By Frank Byrne,
Brooke Knoll
Published March 28, 2024 at 12:33 PM CDT
"Christ and St. Mary Magdalene at the Tomb" by Rembrandt.
"Christ and St. Mary Magdalene at the Tomb" by Rembrandt.

It’s Easter weekend and an appropriate time to feature some of the wonderful music inspired by this ancient celebration. It’s even better when the music is by two of the greatest composers in history.

Compositions and Recordings

Easter Oratorio BWV 249
by J.S. Bach
Philippe Herreweghe and Collegium Vocale

Five Choruses from "Messiah"
by George Frideric Handel
Martin Pearlman and Boston Baroque

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