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Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival presents a virtual mini-festival: Nov 30 - Dec 2
Encouraged by enthusiastic audience response to its virtual September Festival, the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival is expanding its virtual concert programming with Mini-Festivals in 2020 and 2021. The first Mini-Festival will take place November 30 – December 2, with a single major classical work released at 10:00am each day.
Antonio Vandini Complete Works carefully researched
Vandini's style galante music is charming and elegant. And in these performances, I think we get a better impression of the musician who wrote them.
RADIO TALKS: Making Classical Music Inclusive on Friday, Dec 4
In a year of amplified calls for racial justice, symphonies, college music departments, and classical music radio stations have been working to show that classical music is for and by all kinds of people.
Join WTJU for “Making Classical Music Inclusive,” a conversation with Virginia composers and performers.
Dussek Sonatinas for amateurs and professionals
Ursula Dütschler plays with a sure touch. The last of the progressive lessons move from amateur to professional level, and Dütschler rises to the challenge.
Andrew Waggoner - Quantum Memoir explores connections
There's a synergy and deep understanding between these artists and the composer. And that's what makes these performances not only successful but exciting.
Which of these 8 recordings will be the most Noteworthy Release of 2020?
During this year's WTJU Classical Marathon, host Ralph Graves feature the your favorite picks of 2020’s new releases. Vote today! (And have a chance to win a WTJU Classical Marathon poster.)
Classical Interviews – Reggie Mobley
The Countertenor, Reggie Mobley, spoke with WTJU about his career, the art of singing, and keeping spirituals alive.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine (early LPs) Week 2
Last month the Classics a Day team chose vintage recordings as the theme. Specifically, recordings made before the LP era. This month, the focus moves forward in time a little, to the early LP era. This runs from 1948 to about 1958, with the advent of stereo recording.
Jan Ladislav Dussek Sonatinas present challenges
Ursula Dütschler plays with a sure touch. The last of the progressive lessons move from amateur to professional level, and Dütschler rises to the challenge.
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