Baroque Banter: Episode 13 - Baroque Ornamentation

In this podcast, Artistic Director Erin Helyard delves into the vibrant world of baroque ornamentation. Singers both then and now are expected to ornament their music in an exciting way that shows off their technique and expression. We look at treatises, unearth some recently discovered ornamentation in Handel’s hand, and lift a lid on the ornamental art of the great baroque singers.