Early Music Now

SUNDAYS @ 4PM

Early Music Now is a one-hour program showcasing music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque: from sonorous medieval chant and polyphony to delightful Renaissance madrigals, dances, and consort music, to magnificent Baroque cantatas and keyboard music. Host Sara Schneider brings knowledge, charm and passion to her presentation of seven hundred years of music history. From the latest recordings by today's vibrant young ensembles, to classics from the dawn of the early music revival, Early Music Now makes this repertoire accessible and enjoyable to a wide audience.

6/7

Music for a Mad King: This week's program focuses on the time of King Charles VI of France, who suffered from mental illness. We'll hear music by Dufay, Cardot and Fontaine, performed by Into the Winds. We'll also hear music by Gilles Binchois, from a recent release by Miroir de Musique.

 

6/14

Just a Monk in Love: This week's show presents a medieval melange including love songs by the Monk of Salzburg performed by Duo Ensle-Lamprecht. We'll also hear music by Guillaume de Machaut, who wrote music about earthly love, despite being a Catholic priest.

 

6/21

Eros and Subtilias: Today's show brings a mix of early Renaissance music from the manuscript of Castell'Arquato, including pieces by Vincenzo Ruffo, Philippe Verdelot, Jacques Arcadelt and more, performed by Tasto Solo.

 

6/28

A Trip to Avignon: Our show takes us to Provence this week, where we'll listen to music that may have been heard by the popes of Avignon during 1378-1417. Selections include Messe de Barcelone et d'Apt, performed by Ensemble Gilles Binchois and and settings of poems by Petrarch.