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WTJU Classical - Going Off the Charts
There's a piece of music that will speak directly to you. And that piece might not be in the Top 100. So by varying our playlists, you have a greater chance of hearing that one work that will go straight to your heart.
All The Great Operas in 10 Minutes
Toronto animator Kim Thompson created a short video that gives capsule plot summaries of some of the repertoire standards -- including the Ring Cycle! It's fast, fun, and whether you're into opera or not, pretty darned entertaining.
Rienzi in Berlin
Musically, the performance of February 10 was a triumph.
Classical controversy
Is classical music alive or dead? Growing or dying? Those are the questions hotly debated right now through blogs and Twitter. A spate of recent articles and blog posts spurred the debate.
What good is classical music anyway?
What good is classical music? Ask Romel Joseph. In the darkest hours of his life -- as it always has -- classical music sustained his spirit.
In Memoriam: Earl Wild
When the role of great pianists of the 20th Century is assembled, Earl Wild will be at the forefront of the finest among them.
Croatian prime minister, Croatian composer
Croatia’s new prime minister. Ivo Josipovic is an accomplished lawyer (a favored occupation for politicians) who represented Croatia before the International Court of Justice. But he's something else. Ivo Josipovic is a also respected musician and composer.
The Changing Face of Classical Music
Audiences of the late 21st Century may still be listening to some of what we consider the classics -- but some will go unheard, replaced by other works more to contemporary taste.
The "High End" and Live Performance
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