Classical Interviews – Caroline Schetlick

Caroline Schetlick, a recent UVA graduate focused on orchestral and choral conducting, spoke with WTJU about getting interested in conducting, putting together her DMP, and Holst's 'The Planets'.

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Classical Interviews – Arthur Zanin

Charlottesville Symphony's Principal Trumpet, Arthur Zanin, spoke with WTJU about discovering their orchestral passion, the versatility of the trumpet, and the significance of music in education.

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#ClassicsaDay #Classical1921 Week 2

For January 2021 the challenge is to post works that were completed in or recordings released in 1921. It turns out there was quite a lot going on that year.

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"L'Homme Arme" showcases Renaissance masters

If you're familiar with Renaissance music, then you've run across L'Homme Armé motets and masses before. But hearing a collection of them is revelatory. The tune yields up endless variety in the hands of these masters.

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Eric Coates Orchestral Works, Vol. 2 continues to entertain

Conductor John Wood is a Coates scholar and edited some of these works for performance. He leads the BBC Philharmonic with a surety of purpose. Light classical music -- like comedy -- is hard. Wood makes it sound effortless.

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Vladigerov Reissue Series Leads With Piano Concertos

The performances are expressive and exciting. Bulgarian music lovers have long enjoyed Vladigerov's music. It's past time to share it with others.

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Porfeti della Quinta perfectly perform Philippe Verdelot

The artistry in Porfeti della Quinta lies in their ability to understand the foundation of this music. And to let that foundation inform their performances.

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#ClassicsaDay #Classical1921 Week 1

What better way to celebrate a new year than with a look back? In this case, the Classics a Day team decided to go back 100 years. It turns out there was quite a lot going on that year. Here are my #ClassicsaDay posts for the first week of #Classical1921

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El Canto del Cisne Negro - Latin-American music that merits attention

Though these are all Latin American composers, Comas and Campos let the distinctive voice of each one come through. An exceptional release of music that merits more attention.

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