Johann Gottlieb Graun Chamber Works - Music in Transition

This is chamber music that captures a moment in time. A moment poised between two style periods. And it's a moment effectively realized by these fine musicians.

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

#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 3

I limited myself to just posting Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.

Ralph Graves 5/20/21 Ralph Graves 5/20/21

Vladigerov Orchestral Works 2 has the good stuff

If you've not listened to Vladigov's music, this set is the best place to start.

Ralph Graves 5/19/21 Ralph Graves 5/19/21

Josef Labor chamber works of exceptional beauty

The real standout for me, though, was the Theme and Variations for horn and piano. The theme was absolutely gorgeous, especially played by Premysl Vojta.

Ralph Graves 5/17/21 Ralph Graves 5/17/21

Raphael Wallfisch's fresh take on Martinu Cello Sonatas

Wallfisch's playing is usually top-notch. In this recording, it sounded to me as if it was even higher.

Ralph Graves 5/14/21 Ralph Graves 5/14/21

#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 2

I limited myself to just posting Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.

WTJU Radio 5/9/21 WTJU Radio 5/9/21

Classical Interviews – Forrest Johnston

Forrest Johnston is a trumpet student at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, California. He spoke with WTJU's Jefferson Pan about competing in a national trumpet competition and being a member of the United States National Youth Orchestra.

Ralph Graves 5/7/21 Ralph Graves 5/7/21

#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 1

I limited myself to just posting works by Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.

Ralph Graves 5/6/21 Ralph Graves 5/6/21

Blue Heron serves savory sounds with 14th C. Salmagundi

Blue Heron performs to their usual high standards. The ensemble has an exceptionally clear, pristine sound that serves the music well.

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