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#ClassicsaDay #NAFTAclassics Week 3 2021
I alternated between Canadian, American, and Mexican composers. And the process discovered a lot of great classical music north and south of the border.
Les Escapades revive Georg Christoph Strattner sacred music
Not a lot of Strattner's music has survived. Based on what I heard here, I hope more will be recorded.
Grazyna Bacewicz Piano Music in Good Hands With Joanna Sochacka
Sochacka thoroughly researched Bacewicz's solo piano music. Her program supports her assertion that this is music that needs to be heard.
L'Orfeo Bläserensemble continue to please with Telemann
What I like best about this series is the sound of the ensemble.
Robert Simpson Symphonies 5 & 6 - worth a listen
Two symphonies -- and two performances -- I'm very glad I heard.
Classical Interviews – Jeanette Fang
Jeanette Fang is a pianist and Co-Artistic Director at the Garth Newel Music Center. She talks about some of her favorite pieces, what she's learned from focusing on Chamber Music and working with Garth Newel's student fellows in the summer.
#ClassicsaDay #NAFTAclassics 2021 Week 2
The Classics a Day team once again made NAFTA Classics the theme for July.
Peteris Vasks - Music for Strings deeply spiritual
I recommend this release not only to fans of Arvo Part but to anyone who wants to be truly moved by music.
Classical Interviews – Charlottesville Municipal Band (Summer Concert Series)
Steve Layman, music director for the Charlottesville Municipal Band, spoke with WTJU about the organization’s history, adapting to the pandemic, and their summer concert series this year.
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