Bonnie Scotland - When it comes to the early music of Britain, Tudor England tends to dominate the historical imagination. But there was plenty going on north of the border, as we'll hear this week on Harmonia. We're exploring over five centuries of music in and about Scotland, so tune in for rarely heard gems from Celtic chant to heartfelt ballads and snappy dance tunes.
During the baroque era there was a rich musical scene in many places around the world, including in what we now call Mexico. It included composers born in so-called "New Spain" and others born in Europe who made the leap of faith to go to Mexico to practice their craft. You'll hear music by a few of those who lived and worked in "New Spain" during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Daniel Harding conducts the NYO-USA All-Stars in Selections from Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite. Yuja Wang plays the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1.
Manfred Honeck conducts an all-Beethoven concert, including the Overture to the Consecration of the House and the Symphony No. 3. The Eroica Trio plays the Triple Concerto.