Alwyn quartets show early influences

The Villiers Quartet, as recorded here, has a clean, natural ensemble sound. There's a slight edge to the violins, but I think that just gives these works a little extra energy.

Ralph Graves 9/21/20 Ralph Graves 9/21/20

Joseph Mayseder Mass ideal for choirs

The mass is an interesting work, as there are no featured soloists. It's strictly a choral composition from start to finish, and an exceptionally beautiful one.

WTJU Radio 9/21/20 WTJU Radio 9/21/20

Classical Interviews – Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival

WTJU Radio 9/21/20 WTJU Radio 9/21/20

Classical Interviews – Judith Shatin

Judith Shatin is a local composer, educator, and founder of UVA’s Virginia Center for Computer Music.

Ralph Graves 9/18/20 Ralph Graves 9/18/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalBubble Week 3

The first time we used #ClassicalBubble it was for duets in a time of social distancing. This month we ease the restrictions even further with a theme of trios. Trios for unusual instruments

Ralph Graves 9/16/20 Ralph Graves 9/16/20

Han Rott Orchestral Works Vol. 1 - Potential realized

Rott’s early death prevented him from fully realizing his potential. But the quality of the music in this recording show just how great that potential was.

Ralph Graves 9/15/20 Ralph Graves 9/15/20

Emil Hartmann Chamber Music - Worth Exploring

The performances are outstanding. Ms. Schneider and her colleagues are clearly invested in Hartmann's works. That passion is evident in these recordings. This is music -- and a composer -- worth exploring.

Ralph Graves 9/14/20 Ralph Graves 9/14/20

Gunning symphonies well-crafted modernism

Kenneth Woods leads the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in some superb performances. Woods has a clear artistic vision of how these symphonies should unfold.

WTJU Radio 9/14/20 WTJU Radio 9/14/20

WTJU celebrates the 2020 Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival

This year’s Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival is offering the next best thing to in-person concerts, FREE on its website.

Listen for Festival pieces on WTJU on Sunday during First Light (6 - 9 a.m.) and Just a Few Friends (7 - 9 p.m.).

We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.