Nightingale Quartet starts Vagn Holmboe series

The Nightingale Quartet is off to a great start. They just finished their survey of Rued Langgard string quartets. Holmboe (stylistically) is the next logical step. I'm glad they took it.

Ralph Graves 3/9/21 Ralph Graves 3/9/21

Leo Weiner Divertimentos more than diverting

Zoltan Kodaly wrote that Weiner "belongs in the family of classics such as Mendelssohn and Saint-Saens, but with some definite Hungarian flavors." I can hear it.

WTJU Radio 3/8/21 WTJU Radio 3/8/21

Classical Interviews – Miriam Gordon-Stewart

WTJU Radio 3/8/21 WTJU Radio 3/8/21

Classical Interviews – Adam Carter

Ralph Graves 3/8/21 Ralph Graves 3/8/21

Mexican Baroque masterworks by Juan De Lienas

The Newberry Consort's performances are first-rate. The vocal blend has an ethereal quality to it, enhanced by just the right amount of ambient reverb. This is music of uncommon beauty.

Ralph Graves 3/5/21 Ralph Graves 3/5/21

#ClassicsaDay Women’s History Month Week 1

Classical audiences might be aware that there are contemporary female composers. But perhaps not so aware (with the exception of Hildegard von Bingen), of how many women composed music throughout the centuries.

Ralph Graves 3/4/21 Ralph Graves 3/4/21

Neumeyer Consort entertains with Boismortier

These are fine performances. Boismortier knew how to write a melody, and the consort seems to relish every one of them. Their playing has the refined elegance Parisien audiences of the day would have expected.

Ralph Graves 3/3/21 Ralph Graves 3/3/21

Pancho Vladigerov Orchestral Works Bulgarian Masterpieces

these performances are definitive. It's clear these musicians are playing with energy, commitment, and even national pride.

This release -- and this series -- is not to be missed.

Ralph Graves 3/2/21 Ralph Graves 3/2/21

William Tisdale Music for Virginal unusual fare

Charles Metz is a masterful musician. He's one of the leading early music keyboardists in the country, and that skill is readily apparent. His playing is both clear and focused.

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