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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…Oratorio, written in 1734, is a masterful six-part work written to be performed during the Christmas season. Each part corresponds to a specific day of the church calendar, beginning with…
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Paul Simon’s American Tune, Based on Bach Cantata
Paul Simon’s 1973 recording “American Tune” is based on Bach’s 1734 chorale….
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Handel – Largo from Xerxes
Handel – Largo (1734)…
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Scarlatti Sonata in E Major, K. 380, Played by Leo Brouwer
Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer plays his transcriptions of 12 keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti in a 1974 recording. The specific piece featured is Sonata in E Major K. 380/L. 23…