Baroque Woodwind

Baroque woodwind music epitomizes the ornate elegance and expressive depth of the Baroque era, roughly spanning 1600 to 1750. Characterized by intricate melodic lines and a rich harmonic language, this genre showcases the unique timbres of period instruments such as the recorder, Baroque flute, oboe, and bassoon. Performers like Notturna and Eric Hoeprich bring to life the emotive nuances and dynamic contrasts embedded in the compositions of masters like Vivaldi, Handel, and Telemann. The virtuosity of artists such as Dan Laurin and Stephen Preston imbues the music with a lively, yet refined energy that resonates with the grandeur of the time. Baroque woodwind music is a dialogue between sophistication and spontaneity, a dance between the regal and the intimate, all interwoven with the ornamental flair that defines the period.

Sound Stories

Margret Koell•

Stefan Temmingh

Album - 17 Tracks - Released October 18, 2024