Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., earlymusicseattle.org. $20–$40. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11. gborchert@seattleweekly.com ...

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 ...

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

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!

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 ...

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 ...

But like most Baroque instruments, it is still quieter than its modern offspring. The model that Jason Priset of New York plays measures almost 5 feet long.

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 ...

While historically informed performances of Baroque music are not surprising, Will Crutchfield and Teatro Nuovo are using ...

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.

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.