Classical Interviews – Christina DeMarea

Christina DeMarea is the General Director for Charlottesville Opera. She spoke with WTJU about the history of Charlottesville Opera, how COVID has impacted the organization, and how they select which works they’ll perform.

Ralph Graves 10/30/20 Ralph Graves 10/30/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 4

Tim Snider 10/27/20 Tim Snider 10/27/20

Manfred Honeck and Pittsburgh Symphony's sterling Bruckner 9

Even if you are not a lover of Bruckner’s music, you will be after hearing this recording

Ralph Graves 10/26/20 Ralph Graves 10/26/20

“Buried Alive” unearths Roaring 20s classics

Michael Nagy delivers what seems like a stream of consciousness monologue. Schoeck knew how to write for the voice -- and Nagy knows how to bring Schoeck's music to life.

WTJU Radio 10/25/20 WTJU Radio 10/25/20

Classical Interviews – Erica Sipes

Ralph Graves 10/22/20 Ralph Graves 10/22/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 3

Classical musicians have been making recordings since the 1890s. So we have over 130 years of documented performance practices. And we can judge first-hand the artistry of legendary performers.

Ralph Graves 10/22/20 Ralph Graves 10/22/20

Sarah Connolly shines in Arthur Bliss cantatas

At the time, these works were considered a little old-fashioned. Heard now, though, I think they show the originality of Bliss’ vision — and his skill at orchestration.

Ralph Graves 10/21/20 Ralph Graves 10/21/20

Joan Manén - a composer worth knowing

Ralph Graves 10/20/20 Ralph Graves 10/20/20

Cantica Symphonia masterfully perform Josquin Desprez

This is a wonderful collection of Josquin's music. He was considered the greatest composer of his age. As this release shows. even within this tightly focused grouping, Josquin's imagination was limitless.

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