Today at the Edge 1

Today at the Edge 1

Author: Baroque Edge January 8, 2021 Duration: 12:27

What's on at Baroque at the Edge today? Find out with Fiona Talkington and festival director Lindsay Kemp, with a few sneak previews thrown in! Expect Bach on synths and relaxing lutes.

Baroque at the Edge is an alternative annual festival from 7-10 January which invites leading musicians from all genres to take the music of the Baroque and see where it leads them.

No rules, no boundaries – just Baroque music set loose.

http://www.baroqueattheedge.co.uk/

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Podcast produced by Philip O'Meara


Curious about what happens when early music collides with contemporary creativity? Baroque at the Edge is an audio companion from the minds behind London's innovative festival of the same name. This podcast offers a unique backstage pass, moving beyond the concert hall to explore the artists and the compelling narratives that fuel their work. You'll hear from musicians, thinkers, and creators as they discuss the stories and ideas embedded in the music, providing context and insight that deepens the listening experience. Produced by Baroque Edge, each episode serves as a thoughtful prelude to the festival's digital incarnation, building a bridge between the audience and the performance. Tune in for intimate conversations and reflective pieces that examine the living, breathing nature of historical repertoire in a modern world. It’s a series for anyone who enjoys peeling back the layers of artistic process, discovering how centuries-old compositions find fresh resonance today. Subscribe to this podcast for a regular dose of inspiration and behind-the-scenes perspective from the forefront of the early music scene.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 8

Baroque at the Edge
Podcast Episodes
Today at the Edge 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
All good things must come to an end... What's on at Baroque at the Edge today? Find out with Fiona Talkington and festival director Lindsay Kemp, with a few sneak previews thrown in! Cubaroque and FolkBaroque. What's tha…
Today at the Edge 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:58
What's on at Baroque at the Edge today? Find out with Fiona Talkington and festival director Lindsay Kemp, with a few sneak previews thrown in! With collaborations of baroque violin and contemporary poetry and two finali…
The Clerkenwell Ballad Walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:22
Explore the streets surrounding LSO St Luke’s with singer Vivien Ellis and historian Dafydd Wyn Phillips, in a virtual tour lent musical colour by some of the popular ballads of years gone by. Baroque at the Edge is an a…
Sounds of the Edge 2: Behind the Scenes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:01
A behind-the-scenes dip into the Baroque at the Edge recording sessions at LSO St Luke’s. Artists, rehearsals and the team that all go into creating this unique event. Baroque at the Edge is an alternative annual festiva…
Sounds of the Edge 1: Instruments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:11
Spend time with some of the musicians appearing at this year’s Baroque at the Edge Festival as they introduce listeners to the special sounds and capabilities of their instruments. Theorbo, viola d'amore, vibraphone and…
What is Baroque at the Edge? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:04
Fiona Talkington discusses the idea of the festival with Artistic Director Lindsay Kemp, who suggests his own personal Baroque at the Edge playlist. You can find Lindsay's playlist on Spotify and get to know the kind of…
Baroque at the Edge Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
"London's coolest baroque festival...." Baroque at the Edge (7-10 January 2021) is an alternative festival of baroque music. Find out how you play Bach on a Moog and the folk influences on the French Court, with artists…