#ClassicsaDay #NAFTAclassics 2021 Week 1

As always with this theme, I simply alternated between Canadian, American, and Mexican composers. And the process discovered a lot of great classical music north and south of the border.

Ralph Graves 7/8/21 Ralph Graves 7/8/21

Rediscovered British Clarinet Concertos Deserve a Listen

Peter Cigleris has done a singular service by recording these works. It's not likely I'll ever hear any of them in live performances. And all four are works I've very glad I heard.

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

Piano Protagonists - a triumph for Orion Weiss

This is a great opportunity to hear some finely crafted and inspired music and music-making.

Ralph Graves 7/6/21 Ralph Graves 7/6/21

Auber Overtures Volume Four - The Hits Keep Coming

Kudos to Dario Salvi for some innovative programming.

Ralph Graves 7/4/21 Ralph Graves 7/4/21

July 4th Classical Music - Making a Federal Case

Interested in celebrating America's rich classical music heritage this holiday? Here are a few suggestions from the Federalist Era, when America first grew into its own as a new nation.

Ralph Graves 7/2/21 Ralph Graves 7/2/21

#ClassicalSunrise #SchumannsCircle Week 4

The theme for June is Schumann and his circle. During the month, you're encouraged to share works written by Schumann, his friends, his colleagues, his rivals -- and of course, his wife.

WTJU Radio 7/1/21 WTJU Radio 7/1/21

Classical Interviews - Miriam Gordon-Stewart

Ralph Graves 7/1/21 Ralph Graves 7/1/21

Josef Schelb Orchestra Music Vol. 2 features concertos

Overall, Schelb's music bears some resemblance to that of Paul Hindemith. One of the real values of this release is hearing how Schelb moves beyond Hindemith as time moves on.

Ralph Graves 6/30/21 Ralph Graves 6/30/21

Louis Karchin - Five Compositions

If you're not familiar with Louis Karchin, this disc can provide a good introduction to his chamber music.

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