Early Music by Walter Braunfels Promising

The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under Gregor Buhl turn in some solid performances. I think I prefer the composer's later style, but these are a good entry point into his catalog.

Ralph Graves 4/5/21 Ralph Graves 4/5/21

Anton Schweitzer sacred music resurrected

I found Schweitzer's music quite appealing. It looks ahead to the time of Mozart and Haydn. And Schweitzer really knows how to write a melody.

Ralph Graves 4/2/21 Ralph Graves 4/2/21

#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 5

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.

WTJU Radio 4/1/21 WTJU Radio 4/1/21

Classical Interviews – Izzy Tucker

Ralph Graves 4/1/21 Ralph Graves 4/1/21

Julian Carrillo Orchestral Works show originality

If microtones aren't your thing, give this disc a listen. There's a lot to enjoy. And if they are, then give this disc a listen. It will give you insight into the early days of an original thinker.

WTJU Radio 3/31/21 WTJU Radio 3/31/21

Classical Interviews – Amelia Bailey

Graduating music major and violinist, Amelia Bailey, spoke with WTJU about her upcoming Distinguished Major Recital featuring Sibelius, Ravel, Prokofiev, and Daniel Sender.

Ralph Graves 3/31/21 Ralph Graves 3/31/21

Johann Mayr Messa di Gloria - forgotten, but not forgettable

I admire the skill and effort Hauk (and Naxos) have put into this project. These are finely crafted works. Forgotten, yes. Forgettable, I don't think so.

Ralph Graves 3/26/21 Ralph Graves 3/26/21

#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 4

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 3/25/21 Ralph Graves 3/25/21

Christoph Graupner Easter Cantatas intimate and effective

This is sacred music designed for the chapel, not the concert hall. The performances are intimate and finely-crafted.

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