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State of Classical Radio - WTJU style
That's the dilemma many stations face. Adventuresome programming, or the same old same old that brings in the pledge dollars.
Music and Context: Webern in Mayberry
Those folks who say they don't listen to works by the Second Viennese School (Schoenberg, et al) hear quite a lot of music inspired by it -- and quite often. Because while concert-goers may have been slow to embrace the sonic possibilities of 12-tone music, many musicians and composers have -- especially film composers.
Calling on Counterpoint - the Nokia Fugue
Vincent Lo's counterpoint is very inventive, yet logical. I think the Nokia Fugue works well as a piece of music.
A Stirling Musical Discovery
A discovery in Stirling Castle, Scotland may yield new insights into early classical music.
Bach Crab Canon Visualized
The Crab Canon of J. S. Bach can be difficult for non-musicians to appreciate — much less understand. That is, until Jos Leys created this video.
WTJU - Coffee or soda?
Would it change your daily routine if WTJU went away? That's really the question to ask yourself if you're thinking about supporting WTJU financially.
Scanning the Dial
Letting the announcers program their own shows is not common. Nor are early music shows, or programs like "A Time For Singing," nor the Sunday opera, nor many of the other kinds of in-depth classical programming WTJU provides.
Organized Noise
When music is presented that seems to be noise, take a step back. If it's truly music, then there's some organization or structure there somewhere.
The Ever-Expanding Classical Repertoire
One of the questions I'm repeatedly asked is, "Won't you run out of classical music to air?" Not likely. We're talking about 1,000 years of music, and more being written every day. And there's more being discovered, too.
We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.