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Join the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's Hugh Ronzani as he interviews musicians about all things Baroque, J.S. Bach and the Brandenburg's all new digital stage, Brandenburg One.

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra


    • Nov 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Collaborations and Croissants with Jonas & Yoko

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 44:05


    Jonas Zschenderlein has returned to Australia and has finally made his live debut in Bach's Universe!  Following the incredible reception he received in Melbourne, Jonas has taken the time to chat with host Hugh Ronzani, accompanied by a very important guest: Yoko Tanaka-Zschenderlein. Join us as the talented couple talk about some recent collaborations, and the point where—in Frankfurt at least—the Baroque meets the contemporary.

    Sopranista with Samuel Mariño

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 50:07


    Samuel Mariño is quickly winning over Australian audiences in his debut series down under, The Soprano. Generous as he has already been both on and off the stage, Samuel joins host Hugh Ronzani to tell us more about who he is, the music and musicians that inspire him, and some of the fabulous arias from the program and his latest album, Sopranista.

    From Romantics to The Bachs with Shunske Sato

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 87:56


    After almost six years since his last visit, pre-eminent Baroque violinist Shunske Sato is back in Australia! Following a very successful Sydney 6-concert run, Shunske has joined Hugh Ronzani for a new episode of Baroque Now to discuss the ins and outs of his craft, how violinists can overcome Johann Sebastian Bach's often-feared Sonatas and Partitas, his favourite moments from St Matthew Passion, The Romantics, and The Bachs.

    Opening Stage Doors with James Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 54:39


    Recipient of the Brandenburg's Young Mentorship Program, fine young violinist James Armstrong joins Hugh Ronzani for Baroque Now, online, to discuss the exciting projects and concerts he has been involved in since his last year of high school, and his recent Austrian musical experiences culminating with the Vienna Philharmonic Ball.

    Learning Baroque & Bach with Jonas Zschenderlein

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 51:18


    For this captivating episode of Baroque Now, the Brandenburg's Hugh Ronzani is in conversation with a rising star of the Baroque music world, Jonas Zschenderlein. Join them to learn more about Jonas' own musical journey so far and some of his greatest inspirations: Corelli, Westhoff, and Bach. All Recording & Editing by Hugh Ronzani, 2021

    The Hague, Rhetoric and Corelli with Matthew Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 49:09


    Join two old friends for more Baroque Now, as Hugh Ronzani shares the microphone with his Sydney Conservatorium chum and brilliant Baroque violinist Matthew Greco to talk about The Hague, rhetoric, and lessons we can all learn from Arcangelo Corelli. All Recording & Editing by Hugh Ronzani

    Growing up Baroque with Mikaela Oberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 28:48


    Listen to the latest episode of Baroque Now where Hugh Ronzani is joined by Baroque flute and recorder player Mikaela Oberg to talk about some of her greatest influences and sources of inspiration: Hotteterre, Quantz, Telemann, and her very musical parents!

    Baroque Performance Practices with Ben Dollman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 45:03


    For the seventh episode of Baroque Now, the Brandenburg's Hugh Ronzani and Principal Second Baroque Violin Ben Dollman chat about divisions and the fundamentals of Baroque performance practice.

    Baroque Viola, Tuning and Pitch with Marianne Yeomans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 30:41


    For the sixth episode of Baroque Now, the Brandenburg's Hugh Ronzani and Baroque violist Marianne Yeomans discuss tuning, perfect pitch, and one of JS Bach's favourite instruments to play.

    The Polyphonic Violin with Rafael Font

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 39:52


    In the fifth episode of Baroque Now the Brandenburg's Hugh Ronzani and Baroque violinist Rafael Font delve into the differences between modern and Baroque violins, performance spaces, and the origins of polyphonic writing for the solo violin.

    Demystifying Basso Continuo with Tommie Andersson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 31:22


    For the fourth episode of our new podcast, Baroque Now, the Brandenburg's Hugh Ronzani talks about tablature, figures and everything basso continuo with Principal Theorbo/Baroque Guitar Tommie Andersson.

    Flutes and Dancing Masters with Melissa Farrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 38:47


    In the third episode of our new podcast, Baroque Now, Hugh Ronzani is joined by Principal Baroque Flute/Recorder Melissa Farrow to talk about her performance of the final movement from JS Bach's Partita in A minor, but also concert programming, dancing masters, and her many, many instruments.

    Music and our Mental State with Anthea Cottee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 35:41


    In the second episode of Baroque Now, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's Hugh Ronzani speaks to Baroque cellist Anthea Cottee about her instruments, reading Bach's manuscripts and the crossover between the worlds of music and psychology. Recording & editing by Hugh Ronzani, featuring excerpts of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in live performance.

    All About Bach with Paul Dyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 28:08


    Dive into the world of Johann Sebastian Bach! In the first episode of Baroque Now, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's Hugh Ronzani speaks to Artistic Director Paul Dyer about the seminal composer's life and work, and his importance to the Orchestra's digital platform, Brandenburg One. Recording & editing by Hugh Ronzani, featuring excerpts of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in live performance.

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