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Heinichen: Under the Radar
Mar 19, 2012
Our wonderful concert on May 5 and 6 headlines many of the real heavyweights of the Baroque era, namely Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann, Haydn, and, oh yes, Johann David Heinichen. Heinichen? Who’s he? Well, he may not be very well known to most classical music lovers, but that’s a pity.
In the light of contemporary discussion regarding political controls over the employment of artists and the content of their works, it may be of interest to explore how the politico-religious life of 18th-century Germany influenced the work and lifestyle of one of the foremost musicians of the age - Johan Sebastian Bach...
During the past 19 years, Musica Angelica has gained widespread renown as a period-instrument ensemble (i.e., its members play Baroque and other early music on instruments that are either original to the time or replicas of same). In addition to its own series, the group has made national and international tours and recordings.
A 500-seat auditorium is hidden within the 1965-vintage corporate confines of the 32-story AT&T Center at 12th Street and Olive, an area of downtown Los Angeles that looks desolate at night -– off the charts, as it were. But when KUSC moved into the AT&T Center in 2010, they saw a possible staging ground for small- to medium-sized groups in this underused hall...
Tour with John Malkovich
Dec 26, 2011
U.S. and South America Tour
Pergolesi: Short but Sweet
Dec 25, 2011
Though he died of consumption (probably tuberculosis) at age 26, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi packed a lot of good music into his tragically short life span. Actually, he fared a lot better than his four siblings, all of whom died before age two (two of them just a few days old). His parents died several years apart when he was in his late teens. Even as a child, it was pretty clear he was not going to be a robust adult.
A Tribute to our Founders
Oct 25, 2011
In 1993 Musica Angelica was officially co‐founded by two extraordinary early music specialists living in Los Angeles, lutenist Michael Eagan and gambist/baroque cellist Mark Chatfield. In November, Musica Angelica honors both in a program entitled ʺMusic of the Masters.ʺ
John Schneiderman, long-time friend and musical colleague of Musica Angelica founders Michael Eagan and Mark Chatfield, will act as host for these very special tribute concerts.
Bad Boy Bach by David Watson
Sep 20, 2011
When we think of Baroque composers, often the first name that pops into mind is Johann Sebastian Bach, and for good reason. The scope and brilliance of his works are unparalleled in their genius and precision...
Drugs in the Baroque by Larry W. Allen
Sep 18, 2011
Herr Schlendrian, whose attempts to persuade his daughter to give up coffee are so humorously recounted in J.S. Bach's Kaffee-Kantate, may serve to remind us that ours is not the only generation to view the ingestion of pharmacologically active commodities as a hazard...
Martin Haselböck on December's program,
Dec 12, 2010
According to Martin Haselböck, Music Director of Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, Italy is not only the home of culinary delights like pasta and gelato...
Pablo Cora of Concord Ensemble on the
Nov 10, 2010
Pablo Corá, a tenor and founding member of the Concord Ensemble – an acclaimed vocal ensemble that performs a wide range of music, from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque era to today – offers an unexpectedly...
Montevideo, Uruguay
Sep 24, 2010
The town was easy to walk and safe, with many shops and restaurants, and things generally were much cheaper than in Sao Paulo. The concert hall, Teatro Solis, was located across the square from the hotel, so it was easy for us to go back and forth...
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sep 20, 2010
We arrived in Sao Paulo on the evening of September 19, approximately 20 hours after the end of our Pasadena concert! We had an interesting flight...
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