Episodes

  • Collaborations and Croissants with Jonas & Yoko
    Nov 7 2022

    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.

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    44 mins
  • Sopranista with Samuel Mariño
    Sep 15 2022
    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.
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    50 mins
  • From Romantics to The Bachs with Shunske Sato
    Jul 26 2022
    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.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Opening Stage Doors with James Armstrong
    Oct 4 2021
    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.
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    55 mins
  • Learning Baroque & Bach with Jonas Zschenderlein
    Aug 13 2021
    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
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    51 mins
  • The Hague, Rhetoric and Corelli with Matthew Greco
    Jul 16 2021
    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
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    49 mins
  • Growing up Baroque with Mikaela Oberg
    Jun 18 2021
    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!
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    29 mins
  • Baroque Performance Practices with Ben Dollman
    May 20 2021
    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.
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    45 mins