Sunday Baroque Conversations 40: Angelo Moreno

Sunday Baroque Conversations 40: Angelo Moreno

Author: Suzanne Bona November 12, 2019 Duration: 20:57
Most people who play period instruments like viola da gamba and baroque violin start their training using the modern versions of those instruments and ultimately stumble onto their Baroque ancestors. Usually they are adults, often training as musicians in college or working as professionals. But thanks to a unique and groundbreaking program founded by Angelo Moreno at Davis High School in Davis, California, students at the public high school can perform on period instruments using gut strings and baroque bows. Mr. Moreno established the DHS Baroque Ensemble, the first group of its kind at the high school level in the USA.As the group prepares to go on its third European concert tour, Angelo Moreno spoke to Suzanne Bona from the studios of Capital Public Radio in Sacramento.

Behind every piece of music is a person with a story, and that’s where Sunday Baroque Conversations finds its rhythm. Host Suzanne Bona, familiar to listeners of her Sunday Baroque program, sits down with professional musicians who have dedicated their lives to their art. These aren’t just casual chats; they are deep, personal explorations of what it truly means to live a life in music. You’ll hear celebrated artists discuss the specific pieces that first ignited their passion, the formidable challenges of mastering centuries-old techniques, and the quiet triumphs that happen offstage. This podcast pulls back the curtain on the discipline and heart required for a performing career, offering a genuine, often surprising, look at the individuals behind the instruments. Each conversation feels like an intimate backstage pass, revealing the inspirations and vulnerabilities that fuel these exceptional performers. For anyone curious about the human dimension of classical and baroque music, Suzanne’s thoughtful interviews provide a rich and rewarding listen. You can find Sunday Baroque Conversations by searching its title in your favorite podcast app.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Sunday Baroque Conversations
Podcast Episodes
Sunday Baroque Conversations 87: JungHae Kim [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:50
Baroque music expert JungHae Kim is a sought-after harpsichordist who performs as a soloist and chamber music collaborator all over the world. Her training included studies at Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam with l…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 86: Khari Joyner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
Cellist Khari Joyner is a sought-after musician who performs with numerous top ensembles such as Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. The charismatic young American instrumentalist is also a passionate music teacher who has inspir…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 85: Demarre McGill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:30
Flutist Demarre McGill exudes energy and passion – for music, for his students, for whatever project he is working on. The Seattle Symphony's Principal Flute is also a busy soloist and chamber musician who immerses himse…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 84: Pat Neely 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:19
Professional musician and teacher Patricia Ann Neely is also a highly respected advocate for diversity and inclusion in the world of classical music and, specifically, early music. She and Suzanne have an ongoing discuss…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 83: Rachel Podger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
British violinist Rachel Podger is internationally renowned as a leading interpreter of music from the Baroque and Classical periods in history. Since childhood, when she was still a beginner violin student, she was a tr…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 82: Jeannette Sorrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:59
Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concertos are some of the "greatest hits" of the baroque era. They've been recorded many times, and in many different instrumentations. Conductor and keyboard player Jeannette Sorrell and h…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 81: Courtney Beck and Davóne Tines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:58
Courtney Beck is Executive Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, and bass-baritone Davóne Tines is the ensemble's Creative Partner. They joined Suzanne to discuss PBO's mission and the scope and goals o…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 80: Davóne Tines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
"Davóne Tines Is Changing What It Means to Be a Classical Singer" That was headline of a New Yorker article about the versatile bass-baritone. It's just one of many profiles of the extraordinary young musician and his pa…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 79: Dr. Albert Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Dr. Albert Lee is a tenor who has crafted a broad career as a classical vocalist in opera, oratorio, recital, and liturgical music. Dr. Lee received his degrees from The University of Connecticut, The Juilliard School, a…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 78: Emily Lau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
Emily Lau is a composer, singer, teacher and restauranteur who has carved out her own, unique career blending many art forms – and her projects often bridge the gaps between ancient music and modern themes. Her work incl…