http://www.lyrichord.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=101 en-us ℗ & © 2010 Lyrichord Discs Nick Fritsch Lyrichord introduces a new series of internet podcast programs about the history, development and performance of early and classical music and instruments, illustrated by music from the Lyrichord Early Music Series and the Lyrichord Classical labels. Lyrichord president Nick Fritsch hosts the show, and the co-host for many of the programs is the noted American countertenor, Jeffrey Dooley. In this series, Fritsch and Dooley discuss such wide ranging topics as the history and development of keyboard instruments, the history of the countertenor, the history of instruments such as the recorder and baroque flute, the "revival" harpsichords of the early twentieth century, the baroque period in music, and many other topics. Each show is between 42 and 48 minutes in length, and where the subject demands deeper investigation, the topic may extend to multiple shows in parts. Dozens of full tracks from the Lyrichord catalogs are played and referenced. Other programs will include interviews with Lyrichord artist such as The Queen's Chamber Band director and harpsichordist Elaine Comparone, guitarist and lutenist Jerry Willard, harpsichord and lautenwerk master John Paul and others. Available for subscription at iTunes and Lyrichord's RSS feed, also be heard streaming at Lyrichord.com. Note: starting on May 24th 2010 with the program "JS Bach Part One", we will be releasing programs every two weeks. Lyrichord introduces a new series of Internet Podcast programs about the history, development and performance of early and classical music and instruments, illustrated by music from the Lyrichord Early Music Series and the Lyrichord Classical labels. Lyrichord president Nick Fritsch hosts the show, and the co-host for many of the programs is the noted American countertenor, Jeffrey Dooley. In this series, Fritsch and Dooley discuss such wide ranging topics as the history and development of keyboard instruments, the history of the countertenor, the history of instruments such as the recorder and baroque flute, the "revival" harpsichords of the early twentieth century, the baroque period in music, and many other topics. Each show is between 42 and 48 minutes in length, and where the subject demands deeper investigation, the topic may extend to multiple shows in parts. Dozens of full tracks from the Lyrichord catalogs are played and referenced. Other programs will include interviews with Lyrichord artists such as The Queen's Chamber Band director and harpsichordist Elaine Comparone, guitarist and lutenist Jerry Willard, harpsichord and lautenwerk master John Paul and others. Available for subscription at iTunes and Lyrichord's RSS feed, also be heard streaming at Lyrichord.com. Note: starting on May 24th 2010 with the program "JS Bach Part One", we will be releasing programs every two weeks. Nick Fritsch nick@lyrichord.com http://www.lyrichord.com/images/LECMS-PodcastPic.jpg http://www.lyrichord.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=101 Clean Nick Fritsch, Host, with Mark Greenberg and Guitarist Jerry Willard Show number 21 of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast features a new engaging interview with guitarist and lutenist Jerry Willard and guest host Mark Greenberg - musician, writer, and proprietor of Upstreet Productions, specializing in traditional folk music and oral history. Willard's newest recording on the Lyrichord Early Music Series, "Jerry Willard's Night at the Opera" is the star of this edition. The album features rare arrangements of movements from the operas by Rossini, Verdi, and Bellini by masters Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) and Johann Mertz (1806-1856). Willard performs these masterworks on an original instrument tuned to low pitch A=415 made by one of the greatest guitar makers of the early 19th century: Rene Francois Lacote of Paris in 1820. Jerry and Mark discuss the technical challenges of adapting operatic and other works to the guitar, the differences between the 19th century and the modern guitar, and the long overlooked genius of these two composer/arrangers, Giuliani and Mertz. A true guitar lover's delight! Show number 21 of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast features a new engaging interview with guitarist and lutenist Jerry Willard and guest host Mark Greenberg - musician, writer, and proprietor of Upstreet Productions, specializing in traditional folk music and oral history. Willard's newest recording on the Lyrichord Early Music Series, "Jerry Willard's Night at the Opera" is the star of this edition. The album features rare arrangements of movements from the operas by Rossini, Verdi, and Bellini by masters Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) and Johann Mertz (1806-1856). Willard performs these masterworks on an original instrument tuned to low pitch A=415 made by one of the greatest guitar makers of the early 19th century: Rene Francois Lacote of Paris in 1820. Jerry and Mark discuss the technical challenges of adapting operatic and other works to the guitar, the differences between the 19th century and the modern guitar, and the long overlooked genius of these two composer/arrangers, Giuliani and Mertz. A true guitar lover's delight! http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-021.mp3 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT 47:28 Jerry Willard, opera, lute, archlute, the baroque guitar, Mark Greenberg, Rossini, Verdi, Bellini, Mauro Giuliani, Johann Mertz, Rene Francois Lacote Nick Fritsch, Host. with guests, conductor Johannes Somary and bass-baritone turned music producer, John Ostendorf This episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast features an interview with Johannes Somary, world renowned conductor now in his forty-fifth year as Music Director and Founder of the AmorArtis Orchestra and Chorus, and the Fairfield County Chorale. He is joined for this program by his colleague John Ostendorf; the much heralded American bass-baritone who changed careers to become a successful classical record producer. Maestro Somary's discography claims over fifty recordings, including four Stereo Review Record-of-the-Year Awards. Somary and Ostendorf discuss their early collaborations, period instruments and baroque interpretation, and their productions on the Lyrichord Early Music Series including "The Salzburg Mozart", Bach's "Coffee Cantata" and Cantata #158, and the recent release of Joseph Haydn's epic oratorio,"The Seasons". Selections from each recording are played. This episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast features an interview with Johannes Somary, world renowned conductor now in his forty-fifth year as Music Director and Founder of the AmorArtis Orchestra and Chorus, and the Fairfield County Chorale. He is joined for this program by his colleague John Ostendorf; the much heralded American bass-baritone who changed careers to become a successful classical record producer. Maestro Somary's discography claims over fifty recordings, including four Stereo Review Record-of-the-Year Awards. Somary and Ostendorf discuss their early collaborations, period instruments and baroque interpretation, and their productions on the Lyrichord Early Music Series including "The Salzburg Mozart", Bach's "Coffee Cantata" and Cantata #158, and the recent release of Joseph Haydn's epic oratorio,"The Seasons". Selections from each recording are played. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-020.mp3 Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT 49:53 Nick Fritsch, John Ostendorf, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis, Fairfield County Chorale, The Coffee Cantata, Cantata 158, Mozart Missa Brevis K220, Joseph Haydn, The Seasons Nick Fritsch, Host, with Mark Greenberg and Guitarist Jerry Willard This episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast features guitarist and lutenist Jerry Willard in an interview by Mark Greenberg - musician, writer, and proprietor of Upstreet Productions, specializing in traditional folk music and oral history. Mark and Jerry discuss Willard's recording of his own guitar transcriptions of works by George Gershwin, and play tracks from Willard's Lyrichord release "That Certain Feeling". Jerry talks about his musical background growing up on a Midwestern farm, his early interest in music and the influence of his guitarist father. Lute and baroque guitar tracks are also played from his other two Lyrichord albums, "The Baroque Guitar", and "Jerry Willard Plays: Four Centuries of Lute and Guitar". This episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast features guitarist and lutenist Jerry Willard in an interview by Mark Greenberg - musician, writer, and proprietor of Upstreet Productions, specializing in traditional folk music and oral history. Mark and Jerry discuss Willard's recording of his own guitar transcriptions of works by George Gershwin, and play tracks from Willard's Lyrichord release "That Certain Feeling". Jerry talks about his musical background growing up on a Midwestern farm, his early interest in music and the influence of his guitarist father. Lute and baroque guitar tracks are also played from his other two Lyrichord albums, "The Baroque Guitar", and "Jerry Willard Plays: Four Centuries of Lute and Guitar". http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-019.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT 48:49 Jerry Willard, George Gershwin, That Certain Feeling, I Got Rhythm, Summertime, lute, archlute, the baroque guitar, Mark Greenberg, Jerry Willard Plays, Gershwin transcriptions Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host The fourth and final chapter of our exploration of the music of JS Bach on Lyrichord, begins with "Two Part Inventions" performed by Richard Troeger on the clavichord, and then moves to a stunning "revival era" harpsichord performance of the Chromatic Fantasy by the great Fernando Valenti, on an historic Lyrichord reissue. The mechanics of both the clavichord, and the differences between revival and historically informed are reexamined and discussed. Then, its back to the clavichord for Troeger's definitive realization of the final movements of "The Art of Fugue". From there we go to Milwaukee, (Dooley's hometown) to hear the late American organist and organ builder, Robert Noehren raise the roof of the The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in a performance of Bach's "Dorian" Toccata, on one of the landmark organs that he designed and that Jeffrey Dooley helped to build! The fourth and final chapter of our exploration of the music of JS Bach on Lyrichord, begins with "Two Part Inventions" performed by Richard Troeger on the clavichord, and then moves to a stunning "revival era" harpsichord performance of the Chromatic Fantasy by the great Fernando Valenti, on an historic Lyrichord reissue. The mechanics of both the clavichord, and the differences between revival and historically informed are reexamined and discussed. Then, its back to the clavichord for Troeger's definitive realization of the final movements of "The Art of Fugue". From there we go to Milwaukee, (Dooley's hometown) to hear the late American organist and organ builder, Robert Noehren raise the roof of the The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in a performance of Bach's "Dorian" Toccata, on one of the landmark organs that he designed and that Jeffrey Dooley helped to build! http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-018.mp3 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT 47:49 Bach, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord, Richard Troeger, Fernando Valenti, Robert Noehren, The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host JS Bach Part Three concentrates exclusively on one single Lyrichord Early Music Series Release, "J. S. BACH - SOLO CANTATAS BWV #51, 209 & 210" performed by Elizabeth Futral, Soprano, and the Washington Bach Consort, J. Reilly Lewis, conductor. Selections from Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!, BWV 5, and Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209 are featured, and many aspects of Baroque vocal and instrumental performance practice are discussed. Jeffrey goes into depth on Bach's uses of "secco" and accompanied recitatives, and how they and Bach's writing are used to support the emotional expressions of the texts. The glorious golden voice of Ms. Futral, combined with the flawless period instrument realizations by the Lewis and the The Washington Bach Consort, provide a sumptuous banquet celebration of Bach's vocal music. JS Bach Part Three concentrates exclusively on one single Lyrichord Early Music Series Release, "J. S. BACH - SOLO CANTATAS BWV #51, 209 & 210" performed by Elizabeth Futral, Soprano, and the Washington Bach Consort, J. Reilly Lewis, conductor. Selections from Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!, BWV 5, and Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209 are featured, and many aspects of Baroque vocal and instrumental performance practice are discussed. Jeffrey goes into depth on Bach's uses of "secco" and accompanied recitatives, and how they and Bach's writing are used to support the emotional expressions of the texts. The glorious golden voice of Ms. Futral, combined with the flawless period instrument realizations by the Lewis and the The Washington Bach Consort, provide a sumptuous banquet celebration of Bach's vocal music. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-017.mp3 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMT 51:53 Bach, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord, J. S. BACH - SOLO CANTATAS BWV #51, 209 & 210, Elizabeth Futral, J. Reilly Lewis, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!, Non sa che sia dolore Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host JS Bach, Part 2 on the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast begins with more from the exceptional lautenwerk duo of Shawn Leopard and John Paul performing movements from Bach's Trio Sonatas performed on two gut strung harpsichords known as the lautenwerk. From then Nick and Jeffrey moved to Bach Motets and Bach's most celebrated secular cantata, Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht (BWV 211) (aka The Coffee Cantata), in glowing performances by soprano Ann Monoyios, Baritone John Ostendorf, and tenor Stephen Oosting, with the Amor Artis Orchestra, conducted by Johannes Somary. Then a tender organ performance by Valentin Radu of Bach's prelude Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. Lively and informative discussion about Bach and his music from Jeffrey and Nick surround all of the music played. JS Bach, Part 2 on the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast begins with more from the exceptional lautenwerk duo of Shawn Leopard and John Paul performing movements from Bach's Trio Sonatas performed on two gut strung harpsichords known as the lautenwerk. From then Nick and Jeffrey moved to Bach Motets and Bach's most celebrated secular cantata, Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht (BWV 211) (aka The Coffee Cantata), in glowing performances by soprano Ann Monoyios, Baritone John Ostendorf, and tenor Stephen Oosting, with the Amor Artis Orchestra, conducted by Johannes Somary. Then a tender organ performance by Valentin Radu of Bach's prelude Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. Lively and informative discussion about Bach and his music from Jeffrey and Nick surround all of the music played. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-016.mp3 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMT 42:21 Bach, Trio Sonata, Shawn Leopard, John Paul, Johannes Somary, John Ostendorf, Stephen Oosting, Ann Manoyios, Valentin Radu, Coffee Cantata, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host Episode 15 begins another multi-show topic, this time focusing on the work of one of music's greatest composers, JS Bach. Part One of the Bach features Bach Keyboard Trio Sonata performances on lautenwerk by Shawn Leopard and John Paul, movements from Cantata #10 and Cantata #47, by the London Bach Society with Nigel Rogers, tenor Sally Le Sage, soprano and the English Chamber Orchestra with Paul Steinitz conducting. Then Jerry Willard performs Prelude from Suite #1 and the famous "Bouree" Bach on archlute. Jeffrey discusses, structure as it effects textual meaning in Bach's writing, as well as other aspects of his compositions. Episode 15 begins another multi-show topic, this time focusing on the work of one of music's greatest composers, JS Bach. Part One of the Bach features Bach Keyboard Trio Sonata performances on lautenwerk by Shawn Leopard and John Paul, movements from Cantata #10 and Cantata #47, by the London Bach Society with Nigel Rogers, tenor Sally Le Sage, soprano and the English Chamber Orchestra with Paul Steinitz conducting. Then Jerry Willard performs Prelude from Suite #1 and the famous "Bouree" Bach on archlute. Jeffrey discusses, structure as it effects textual meaning in Bach's writing, as well as other aspects of his compositions. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-015.mp3 Mon, 24 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT 47:13 Bach, Trio Sonata, Shawn Leopard, John Paul, Jerry Willard, Nigel Rogers, Sally Le Sage, Paul Steinitz, English Chamber Orchestra, Cantata 10, Cantata 47, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host Part three of "The Baroque" on the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast, starts off with movements from the Austrian composer Heinrich Ignaz Biber's Mensa Sonora. Then its off to France, for a listen to two secular cantatas as they may have been heard at Versailles, by composers Clerambault & Stuck [pro: Shtook] performed by Bass Baritone John Ostendorf and mezzo soprano D'Anna Fortunato with the Brewer Baroque Ensemble. Particular attention is paid to the unique aspects of the French baroque style in ornemantation and phrasing and to the allegorical, dramatic texts of these works. Part three of "The Baroque" on the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast, starts off with movements from the Austrian composer Heinrich Ignaz Biber's Mensa Sonora. Then its off to France, for a listen to two secular cantatas as they may have been heard at Versailles, by composers Clerambault & Stuck [pro: Shtook] performed by Bass Baritone John Ostendorf and mezzo soprano D'Anna Fortunato with the Brewer Baroque Ensemble. Particular attention is paid to the unique aspects of the French baroque style in ornemantation and phrasing and to the allegorical, dramatic texts of these works. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-014.mp3 Mon, 10 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT 43:24 Heinrich Ignaz Biber, Mensa Sonora, Clerambault, Stuck, John Ostendorf, D'Anna Fortunato, Brewer Baroque Ensemble, Jean-Baptiste Stuck, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host In Part Two of "The Baroque" on the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast, Nick and Jeffrey explore the expressive aspects of baroque music, with arias, duets and laments by Purcell, gorgeously performed by Howard Crook, and Mr. Dooley, and the tragic lament from Dido and Aneas performed by Julianne Baird. The role of improvisation in baroque music - and even its relation to improvisation in modern jazz - is discussed. The show then moves on to Telemann as well as the recently discovered work by Georg Friedrich Handel, "Gloria" - performed by Baird with The Queen's Chamber Band, and then concludes with a Handel keyboard suite, performed by Elaine Comparone. In Part Two of "The Baroque" on the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast, Nick and Jeffrey explore the expressive aspects of baroque music, with arias, duets and laments by Purcell, gorgeously performed by Howard Crook, and Mr. Dooley, and the tragic lament from Dido and Aneas performed by Julianne Baird. The role of improvisation in baroque music - and even its relation to improvisation in modern jazz - is discussed. The show then moves on to Telemann as well as the recently discovered work by Georg Friedrich Handel, "Gloria" - performed by Baird with The Queen's Chamber Band, and then concludes with a Handel keyboard suite, performed by Elaine Comparone. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-013.mp3 Mon, 3 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT 47:15 Purcell, Howard Crook, Dido and Aneas, Julianne Baird, Telemann, Georg Friedrich Handel, Gloria, Queen's Chamber Band, Elaine Comparone. Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host Show 12 of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast, kicks off a three part series focusing on Baroque music. Nick and Jeffrey first touch on the history and significance of the baroque eras in both music and art, and the explosion of experimentation and exuberant expression that came to characterize this new music in the 17th century. Jeffrey tells stories about his own history of Baroque performance and talks about the new understanding and appreciation of this musical period in our own time. Selections from Lyrichord recordings of Monteverdi by Artek, Scarlatti and Rameau by Elaine Comparone and the Queen's Chamber Band, Vivaldi with oboe soloist Sarah Davol and The Ama Deus Ensemble, are all highlights of this episode. Show 12 of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show Podcast, kicks off a three part series focusing on Baroque music. Nick and Jeffrey first touch on the history and significance of the baroque eras in both music and art, and the explosion of experimentation and exuberant expression that came to characterize this new music in the 17th century. Jeffrey tells stories about his own history of Baroque performance and talks about the new understanding and appreciation of this musical period in our own time. Selections from Lyrichord recordings of Monteverdi by Artek, Scarlatti and Rameau by Elaine Comparone and the Queen's Chamber Band, Vivaldi with oboe soloist Sarah Davol and The Ama Deus Ensemble, are all highlights of this episode. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-012.mp3 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT 44:46 Artek, Scarlatti, Rameau, Elaine Comparone. The Queen's Chamber Band, Vivaldi, Sarah Davol, The Ama Deus Ensemble Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host The final episode of "The Keyboard: Hammered and Plucked" starts with the introduction of the fortepiano, and its gradual and subsequent progression to dominance in the world of keyboard instruments, in the form of the modern piano. Two different fortepianos are heard, one a reproduction, and one, a rare working historic square Broadwood fortepiano in the collection of the Vassar College Music Library, played by Elizabeth Katzenellebogen. From those instruments, Nick and Jeffrey move up a couple of hundred years to Christmas in the 1920s; music performed on a very rare Haynes Brothers baby grand piano fitted with the Ampico reproducing apparatus, that performs exact reproductions of pianists performances of the 1920s. The final episode of "The Keyboard: Hammered and Plucked" starts with the introduction of the fortepiano, and its gradual and subsequent progression to dominance in the world of keyboard instruments, in the form of the modern piano. Two different fortepianos are heard, one a reproduction, and one, a rare working historic square Broadwood fortepiano in the collection of the Vassar College Music Library, played by Elizabeth Katzenellebogen. From those instruments, Nick and Jeffrey move up a couple of hundred years to Christmas in the 1920s; music performed on a very rare Haynes Brothers baby grand piano fitted with the Ampico reproducing apparatus, that performs exact reproductions of pianists performances of the 1920s. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-011.mp3 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT 39:42 fortepiano, modern piano, Broadwood, Vassar College Music Library, Elizabeth Katzenellebogen, Haynes Brothers, baby grand piano, Ampico, reproducing piano Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host This show features more gut-strung dual lautenwercke playing by Shawn Leopard and John Paul from their recording of JS BACH Trio Sonatas on Lautenwercke, and discussion and examples of Richard Troeger's highly praised ongoing series "JS Bach on Clavichord". In-depth discussion of the mechanics of the clavichord's action and the instrument's place in the history of music are discussed. This show features more gut-strung dual lautenwercke playing by Shawn Leopard and John Paul from their recording of JS BACH Trio Sonatas on Lautenwercke, and discussion and examples of Richard Troeger's highly praised ongoing series "JS Bach on Clavichord". In-depth discussion of the mechanics of the clavichord's action and the instrument's place in the history of music are discussed. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-010.mp3 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT 50:00 lautenwerke, lautenwercke, Shawn Leopard, John Paul, Richard Troeger, Bach on clavichord, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host "Hammered and Plucked" continues on show nine of the Lyrichord Early and Classical podcast about the history of the keyboard. Nick and Jeffrey discuss the development of the plucked keyboard instruments into the Baroque era. Examples from John Paul's set of works by French baroque/gallant composer, Jacques Duphly, performances of Scarlatti by Elaine Thornburgh and Elaine Comparone, and JS Bach performed on the gut-strung Lautenwerk, are highlights of this episode. "Hammered and Plucked" continues on show nine of the Lyrichord Early and Classical podcast about the history of the keyboard. Nick and Jeffrey discuss the development of the plucked keyboard instruments into the Baroque era. Examples from John Paul's set of works by French baroque/gallant composer, Jacques Duphly, performances of Scarlatti by Elaine Thornburgh and Elaine Comparone, and JS Bach performed on the gut-strung Lautenwerk, are highlights of this episode. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-009.mp3 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT 48:32 John Paul, Jacques Duphly, Scarlatti, Elaine Thornburgh, Elaine Comparone, JS Bach, gut-strung Lautenwerk Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host Show Number Eight of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast kicks off a four part series on the history of the Keyboard. The origins of the harpsichord and virginal are explored, as well as a selection of pre-keyboard predecessors, the hammered dulcimer, the harp and the psaltery. American/Dutch keyboardist Kathryn Cok dazzles with performances on harpsichord and virginal of English Renaissance composer John Bull, and Elaine Comparone's virginal muselar in gorgeous performances of the music of John Dowland. Show Number Eight of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast kicks off a four part series on the history of the Keyboard. The origins of the harpsichord and virginal are explored, as well as a selection of pre-keyboard predecessors, the hammered dulcimer, the harp and the psaltery. American/Dutch keyboardist Kathryn Cok dazzles with performances on harpsichord and virginal of English Renaissance composer John Bull, and Elaine Comparone's virginal muselar in gorgeous performances of the music of John Dowland. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-008.mp3 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT 44:19 harpsichord, virginal, hammered dulcimer, psaltery, Kathryn Cok, John Bull, Elaine Comparone, muselar, John Dowland Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host On this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast - Nick and Jeffrey discuss the origins and performance practice of the wooden baroque flute, and how it differs from the recorder and from the modern silver flute. Georg Philipp Telemann is the composer of all the works played on this program, featuring the various Lyrichord recordings of baroque flutist Tom Moore and his colleagues. On this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast - Nick and Jeffrey discuss the origins and performance practice of the wooden baroque flute, and how it differs from the recorder and from the modern silver flute. Georg Philipp Telemann is the composer of all the works played on this program, featuring the various Lyrichord recordings of baroque flutist Tom Moore and his colleagues. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-007.mp3 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT 46:13 Telemann, Kimberly Reighly, Douglas McNames, Tracy Richardson, Melomanie, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord, Janet Palumbo Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host On this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast - An exploration into the origin's, history, and development of one of the oldest instruments in western music: The Recorder. Many examples of medieval and renaissance solo and ensemble recorder playing are played and discussed. The differences between the instrument's later cousins the Baroque and modern flute are explored. Highlights include pieces performed by the Pro Arte Recorder Ensemble of Argentina, and selections from Istanpitta I and II by Early Music New York. On this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast - An exploration into the origin's, history, and development of one of the oldest instruments in western music: The Recorder. Many examples of medieval and renaissance solo and ensemble recorder playing are played and discussed. The differences between the instrument's later cousins the Baroque and modern flute are explored. Highlights include pieces performed by the Pro Arte Recorder Ensemble of Argentina, and selections from Istanpitta I and II by Early Music New York. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-006.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 48:22 blockflute, fipple flute, baroque flute, sub-contrabass recorder, sopranino, Conjunto Pro Arte de Flautas Dules, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host On this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast - Why do those harpsichords sound so different than they used to? Nick and Jeffrey discuss the unusual path that revival harpsichords took in the early 20th century, propelled by techniques of mass production as well as the enormous popularizing of the instrument by harpsichordist Wanda Landowska. Performances on revival instruments and compared to performances on historically authenitc instruments in favor today. Landowska protege, harpsichordist Paul Wolfe's performances on two different revival instruments, highlight this episode. On this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast - Why do those harpsichords sound so different than they used to? Nick and Jeffrey discuss the unusual path that revival harpsichords took in the early 20th century, propelled by techniques of mass production as well as the enormous popularizing of the instrument by harpsichordist Wanda Landowska. Performances on revival instruments and compared to performances on historically authenitc instruments in favor today. Landowska protege, harpsichordist Paul Wolfe's performances on two different revival instruments, highlight this episode. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-005.mp3 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 44:09 Landowska, Paul Wolfe, pleyel, Rutkowski, early music revival, dooley, fritsch, lyrichord Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host The next episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast pays tribute to the career of the late Joseph Iadone, lutenist and pioneering figure in the American early music revival. An original member of the New York Promusica, and protege of composer Paul Hindemith, Iadone was also accepted into Yale, prior to finishing high school! Various aspects of Iadone's rich life in life in music are discussed, along with examples of performances on the Lyrichord Early Music Series. The next episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast pays tribute to the career of the late Joseph Iadone, lutenist and pioneering figure in the American early music revival. An original member of the New York Promusica, and protege of composer Paul Hindemith, Iadone was also accepted into Yale, prior to finishing high school! Various aspects of Iadone's rich life in life in music are discussed, along with examples of performances on the Lyrichord Early Music Series. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-004.mp3 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 43:24 classical, renaissance, baroque, lute, lyrichord, dooley, fritsch Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host "The Countertenors" Part 1, is the first program of the series. Lyrichord president and program host Nick Fritsch introduces co-host countertenor Jeffrey Dooley and they discuss the history of the countertenor voice and its resurgence in the 20th century. Examples of early music recordings by American countertenor Russell Oberlin are discussed and played, along with selections from Drew Minter and Larry Lipnik. "The Countertenors" Part 1, is the first program of the series. Lyrichord president and program host Nick Fritsch introduces co-host countertenor Jeffrey Dooley and they discuss the history of the countertenor voice and its resurgence in the 20th century. Examples of early music recordings by American countertenor Russell Oberlin are discussed and played, along with selections from Drew Minter and Larry Lipnik. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-001.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 39:33 countertenor, soprano, classical, renaissance, baroque, voice, lyrichord, dooley, fritsch Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host In this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast, Nick Fritsch and Jeffrey Dooley continue their exploration of the countertenor voice, this time concentrating on duets between countertenors and sopranos in both renaissance and baroque music. Duets featuring countertenor Marshall Coid and soprano Jullianne Baird and Jeffrey Dooley's own duets with tenor Howard Crook, are featured and Jeffrey discusses the development of the careers of countertenor Alfred Deller, James Bowman, Mark Deller and others. In this episode of the Lyrichord Early and Classical Show podcast, Nick Fritsch and Jeffrey Dooley continue their exploration of the countertenor voice, this time concentrating on duets between countertenors and sopranos in both renaissance and baroque music. Duets featuring countertenor Marshall Coid and soprano Jullianne Baird and Jeffrey Dooley's own duets with tenor Howard Crook, are featured and Jeffrey discusses the development of the careers of countertenor Alfred Deller, James Bowman, Mark Deller and others. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-002.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 43:11 countertenor, soprano, classical, renaissance, baroque, voice, lyrichord, dooley, fritsch Nick Fritsch, Host, Jeffrey Dooley, Co-host In part three of "The Countertenors", Jeffrey Dooley provides back-story about making the landmark Nonesuch recording "Purcell Airs and Duets", Nick and Jeffrey then dig back to the 14th Century to play an example of the countertenor voice in ensemble renaissance polyphony by Kevin Moll's group Schola Discantus, and then move to the realm of fantasy with Dooley's historically anomalous excursion into Stephen Foster's music, performed by countertenor with baroque ensemble. In part three of "The Countertenors", Jeffrey Dooley provides back-story about making the landmark Nonesuch recording "Purcell Airs and Duets", Nick and Jeffrey then dig back to the 14th Century to play an example of the countertenor voice in ensemble renaissance polyphony by Kevin Moll's group Schola Discantus, and then move to the realm of fantasy with Dooley's historically anomalous excursion into Stephen Foster's music, performed by countertenor with baroque ensemble. http://lyrichordmedia.com/podcasts/LECMS-003.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 43:25 countertenor, soprano, classical, renaissance, baroque, voice, lyrichord, dooley, fritsch