Listen Live:
Charlottesville Classical is a service of WTJU 91.1 FM and the University of Virginia. See the full program schedule. Questions? Streaming problems? Please email wtju@virginia.edu
Italico Splendore serves Vitali well
The Italico Splendore Ensemble performs these works beautifully. They linger lovingly over the slow passages, and the rapid movements are played with precise clarity.
#ClassicsaDay #WeWriteSymphonies Week 2
What makes Harold Meltzer - Songs and Structures important
The strong connections between the musicians and the music make this an important document. If you want to hear Harold Meltzer's music as it was meant to be performed, start here.
Mayseder chamber music channels Schubert
Mayseder's style closely resembles Schubert. While he doesn't have Schubert's gift for infinite melody, these works have their appeal. The melodies are often lyrical and emotive.
Trio Anima Mundi Unearth British Gems
Homilius and Agricola cantatas anticipate Bach
The performances by Michal Alexander Willens and the Kölner Akademie are luminous as well. The choruses are sung by a four-voice ensemble supplemented by a few soloists, keeping the music light and airy.
#ClassicsaDay #WeWriteSymphonies Week 1
#WeWriteSymphonies is the theme for this month’s #ClassicsaDay. It’s a hashtag used by composers of color, and it seems like a logical extension of #BlackLivesMatter (last month’s theme).
Torbjörn Iwan Lundquist Symphonic cycle continues
Zdenek Fibich orchestral series ends in fine form
This is the final volume in Naxos' series of Zdenek Fibich orchestral works. It includes his final symphony, as well as orchestral music from his operas. Marek Stilec leads the Janácek Philharmonic Ostrava in some fine performances.
We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.