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Ryland Angel Bach on The Classical Network

On today’s Noontime Concert on The Classical Network, it’s the Second Coming of Ryland Angel.

You may recall, violent thunderstorms swept through the region on a Monday night two weeks ago, leaving many of us without power. While the station was able to continue to broadcast, thanks to a back-up generator, certain aspects of our daily operations, which we all generally take for granted – such niceties as light, air conditioning, phones, and internet – were out.

Unfortunately, this meant that relevant sound files were temporarily inaccessible, so the Tuesday concert had to be postponed. But we’ll give it another shot today. Of course, there are more storms in the forecast, but at this point they don’t appear to be all that threatening. Famous last words?

As for content, just to refresh your memory:

Countertenor Ryland Angel will be joined by organist Richard Erickson in works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen, and Johann Rudolf Ahle, collected in the “Schemellis Gesangbuch.” Georg Christian Schemelli published his songbook in Leipzig in 1736. His son, Christian Friedrich, had been a student at the Thomasschule from 1733 to 1735 and later continued his studies at Leipzig University. Bach, of course, served as Thomaskantor from 1723 until his death in 1750.

The concert was recorded in October at the chapel of Saint Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Avenue, in New York City. Free Midtown Concerts are held at St. Bart’s every Thursday at 1:15 p.m. during the regular season, brought to you in part to Gotham Early Music Scene, or GEMS. GEMS is a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports artists in New York City devoted to Early Music. You can learn more about Gotham Early Music Scene at gemsny.org.

Following today’s concert broadcast, stick around for one of Anton Bruckner’s spiritually-infused symphonies, with the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Bruckner pioneer Carl Schuricht.

Hopefully I am not again tempting Fate by appropriating this image of Blake’s “Angel of the Revelation.” Ryland Angel was born on Saint Cecilia’s Day, so here’s hoping the patron saint of music is in our corner.

The music will be heavenly, the performances revelatory, between 12 and 4 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

August 6, 2019
Angel Sings Bach on WWFM’s Noontime Concert

Angel sings sacred songs on today’s Noontime Concert. Countertenor Ryland Angel, that is.

He will be joined by organist Richard Erickson in works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen, and Johann Rudolf Ahle, collected in the “Schemellis Gesangbuch.” Georg Christian Schemelli published his songbook in Leipzig in 1736. His son, Christian Friedrich, was a student at the Thomasschule from 1733 to 1735 and later continued his studies at Leipzig University. Bach, of course, served as Thomaskantor from 1723 until his death in 1750.

This concert was recorded at the chapel of Saint Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Avenue, in New York City, in October. Free Midtown Concerts are held at St. Bart’s every Thursday at 1:15 p.m. during the regular season, thanks in part to Gotham Early Music Scene, or GEMS. GEMS is a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports artists in New York City devoted to Early Music. You can learn more about Gotham Early Music Scene at gemsny.org.

Following today’s concert broadcast, stick around for one of Anton Bruckner’s spiritually-infused symphonies, with the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Bruckner pioneer Carl Schuricht.

After last night’s storm, we can use all the help we can get. Put your hands together, between 12 and 4 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

July 23, 2019
Les Barocudas Baroque Concert NYC

On February 15, three musicians stand at the ready on the steps of St. Bart’s. The caption to the photo, posted on the group’s Facebook page, reads, “We are here! NYC! Less than 1 hour before the concert. Be here or be lame!!!” I can only reiterate.

I hope you’ll tune in for today’s Noontime Concert on The Classical Network for the Baroque stylings of Les Barocudas. The Montreal-based trio describes itself thusly:

“Les Barocudas est un groupe de musique ancienne sur instruments d’époque composé de 3 jeunes musiciens qui cherchent simplement à débrider leur créativité.”

Ou en anglais: “Les Barocudas is an old-time group of period instrument performers composed of 3 young musicians who simply want to unleash their creativity.”

And judging from their promotional material, that they certainly do.

Even their name, presumably, is a cryptozoological hybrid of the Italian “barocco” and the toothy “barracuda.”

The ensemble, made up of Marie Nadeau-Tremblay, baroque violon, Ryan Gallagher, viola da gamba, and Nathan Mondry, harpsichord and voice, will present a program titled “Anonymous and Friends,” with music by Giovanni Battista Fontana, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Claudio Monteverdi, Nathan Mondry, and Jehan Chardavoine.

To get you in the mood, check out some of the group’s entertaining videos, including a Georges Méliès-style dramatization of a sonata by Schmelzer. Search under “video/audio” at the ensemble’s website, http://www.lesbarocudas.com.

The concert was given at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 50th Street and Park Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan, yet another presented by Gotham Early Music Scene, or GEMS. GEMS is a non-profit corporation that supports and promotes artists and organizations in New York City devoted to Early Music. The free lunchtime series is offered at St. Bart’s on Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. To learn more about these midday events and other GEMS concerts, visit gemsny.org.

Immediately following today’s noontime broadcast, stick around for Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John and one of her Bach performances. Then we’ll be on with the afternoon and, among other highlights, the Symphony No. 5, “The Gorilla,” by Richard Arnell.

Join me in a paradise of barracudas and gorillas, from 12 to 4 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

October 2, 2018
Baroque Italy Concert on The Classical Network

Get a taste of the good life on today’s Noontime Concert on The Classical Network.

“La Bella Vita: Hidden Gems of Baroque Italy” presages a renaissance of GEMS’ Midtown Concerts series. The free lunchtime programs are presented on Thursdays at 1:15 p.m., at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 50th Street and Park Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan.

This afternoon’s broadcast will feature DuoSeraphim – soprano Sarah Hawkey and gambist Niccolo Seligmann – in works by Claudio Monteverdi, Diego Ortiz, Bartolomeo Tromboncino, and Barbara Strozzi. The concert was originally presented on December 28, 2017.

The 2018-2019 season of Midtown Concerts will commence this Thursday with a program of 16th and 17th century music for voice and viol, performed by the duo Lyracle.

Today’s concert broadcast is made possible in part by Gotham Early Music Scene, or GEMS. GEMS is a non-profit corporation that supports and promotes artists and organizations in New York City devoted to early music – music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods. For more information about the St. Bart’s concerts and other GEMS’ events, look online at gemsny.org.

Then linger in the Mediterranean a while longer with guitarist John McLaughlin’s “Mediterranean Concerto” and other works. Life is good, from 12 to 4 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

September 4, 2018
Elizabethan Serenade Lunchtime Concert

Who needs a napkin, when you’re wearing a ruff? On today’s Noontime Concert on The Classical Network, we continue our partnership with Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS) by enlivening your lunch hour with an Elizabethan serenade.

Abendmusik – New York’s Period Instrument String Band will perform consorts of William White and his contemporaries (Thomas Tomkins, William Byrd, and Orlando Gibbons). The program was recorded at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 50th Street and Park Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan. You’ll find a complete schedule of free lunchtime performances at midtownconcerts.org.

This Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Abendmusik will present “The Early Music Revival in Arts & Crafts London,” in conjunction with the closing day of the exhibition “John Lockwood Kipling: Arts & Crafts in the Punjab and London,” at Bard Graduate Center Gallery, 18 West 86th Street, 3rd Floor. The concert is free, but registration is required.

The next Midtown Concert will take place at St. Bart’s on Thursday at 1:15 p.m. The ensemble Alkemie will present “Noel Sing We: A Medieval Celebration,” inspired by Twelfth Night and Epiphany celebrations that officially mark the close of the Christmas season.

In addition, GEMS presents evening concerts, such as the one that will take place tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m., featuring Praetorius’ “Vespers.” The program will be performed by Tenet NYC (Vocal Ensemble) and friends at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3 West 65th Street.

You’ll find more information about GEMS and a complete listing of events at gemsny.org.

Our afternoon will continue, then, with music by Sir Michael Tippett and Mily Balakirev, among others, between 12 and 4 p.m. EST. Settle in for a musical banquet with WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

January 2, 2018

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