Christmas Music at Thomaskirche a fine tradition

This release features composers who form an unbroken chain from Johann Schein to Bach.

Ralph Graves 12/4/20 Ralph Graves 12/4/20

#ClassicaDay #ClassicalChristmas Week 1

For the past four years, the #ClassicsaDay team has adopted Classical Christmas as its theme for December. And why not? We have a rich body of music related to the season dating back to the Middle Ages. A good deal of it is religious, but not all -- many works are simply inspired by the time of year.

Ralph Graves 12/3/20 Ralph Graves 12/3/20

Aaron Tindall soars with Yellowbird

For his sophomore release, tuba virtuoso Aaron Tindall presents music that blends classical and jazz. And it works really, really well.

Ralph Graves 12/2/20 Ralph Graves 12/2/20

Hans Rott Symphony get fresh interpretation

This isn't the first time Rott's symphony has been recorded -- but it's one of the best.

WTJU Radio 12/2/20 WTJU Radio 12/2/20

Host profile: Matt Fritts

Matt Fritts works to advance wellness. At UVA, he works in Employee Well-Being. As a volunteer announcer at WTJU, he wants to share how music can relax the body, expand the mind, and uplift the soul. Read more about Matt, host of WTJU's Piano Forte.

Ralph Graves 12/1/20 Ralph Graves 12/1/20

Mariani Klavierquartett excels with Emilie Mayer works

If you enjoy the chamber music of Brahms and Schumann, get this release. Mayer brings something fresh and new to the table. Something that's been missing for about 150 years.

WTJU Radio 11/30/20 WTJU Radio 11/30/20

Classical Interviews – Adolphus Hailstork

Ralph Graves 11/30/20 Ralph Graves 11/30/20

Christmas in Leipzig traces tradition of excellence

Peter Groner directs the assembled forces in loving performances of these works. The choruses, echoing through the sanctuary have a grandiose warmth to them.

WTJU Radio 11/30/20 WTJU Radio 11/30/20

Host profile: Tim Snider

Tim Snider lives and breaths opera. In addition to hosting Sunday Opera Matinee for more than two decades, he lectures on opera at the Paramount Theater and teaches courses on opera for OLLI, UVA's Lifelong Learning Institute. Read more about Tim.

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