Verdi can be played on original instruments, too. While historically informed performances of Baroque music are not ...

From playing clarinets used in Mozart’s time to reconstructing instruments from paintings, period musicians are recreating ...

Other instruments include two viola da Gambas which date back to the 15th Century - a bowed string instrument, played similarly to a cello. This was one of the most widely used instruments in the ...

Founded as a chamber ensemble, Mercury Baroque’s world-class musicians performs authentic period music on historically appropriate instruments. A big hit in Europe, the sound is just blossoming ...

A baroque ensemble from Italy, unable to carry precious instruments as carry-on luggage because of new airline security restrictions, performed in Vancouver thanks to some local assistance.

Establishment Australian symphony orchestras lashing out with Baroque music could be a bit of a trend this year. A couple of ...

Catherine Bott explores some of the more curious instruments of the baroque era, including the viola d'amore, much loved in for its distinctive tonal colours. Show more Download (UK Only) 58 minutes ...

The original harp dated to 1681. Sukk and Lawrence-King also presented several other Baroque instruments including recorders of various types. The pair then gave a short recital for "Terevisioon" ...

American Classical Orchestra musicians primarily use period instruments. When the group appears at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, for example, the 49 instruments will be worth about $2.5 million, and ...

Two things you might not expect on a Seattle Baroque Orchestra program: a contemporary work and an Iranian tar. You’ll find both in this weekend’s pair of Seattle Baroque Orchestra concerts ...

With one foot in the baroque, and one looking forward to the 19th century, this was an exciting time in music! Join Derek Tam, leading SF's MUSA, for an exciting program of string symphonies!

Mercury Baroque, one of the country’s foremost period instrument orchestras, will perform Vivaldi’s “L’Estro Armonico” on March 25 at The John Cooper School Performing Arts Center.