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Continuing the Journey With…Arcangelo Corelli CD 8

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This morning, as I sit here at Panera (not in my usual seat, mind you, which throws me all off), sipping my Light Roast coffee with cinnamon, and long after I’ve scarfed down my sesame seed bagel with chive and onion cream cheese, I’m listening to the eighth CD in the 10-CD box set by … [Read more…]

Continuing the Journey With…Arcangelo Corelli CD 1

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And so begins my exploration of a new composer: Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713), who was – as I’ve learned from reading his bio on Wikipedia – a big deal back in the day. Arcangelo Corelli (17 February 1653 – 8 January 1713) was an Italian composer and violinist of the Baroque era. His music was key … [Read more…]