#ClassicsaDay #SymYesNo Week 3

There is a small subset of symphonic works within the classical repertoire that appear misnamed. Most composers choose their titles carefully. But when the title runs counter to expectations, disagreements arise.

Ralph Graves 9/23/21 Ralph Graves 9/23/21

Witold Maliszewski Symphonies -- Treasures from Two Nations

I had not heard a note of Malieszewski’s music before auditioning this release. I was hooked right from the opening of the first symphony.

Ken Nail 9/22/21 Ken Nail 9/22/21

Korngold and the Sound of the Swashbuckler

Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s scores for movies like The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) firmly established romantic melodies, powerful brass, and sweeping strings as the sound for Hollywood swashbucklers.

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

Ensemble Mark Rothko deliver with Htor Villa-Lobos chamber works

If you're ready to move beyond Villa-Lobos' Choros compositions, give this album a listen.

Ralph Graves 9/17/21 Ralph Graves 9/17/21

#ClassicsaDay #SymYesNo Week 2

Most composers choose their titles carefully. But when the title runs counter to expectations, disagreements arise.

Ken Nail 9/15/21 Ken Nail 9/15/21

The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour presents Disasters!

Ralph Graves 9/14/21 Ralph Graves 9/14/21

Adalberto Maria Riva returns with more Woelfl

Woelfl gives us a hint of what Mozart might have written, and an alternative to what Beethoven did.

Ralph Graves 9/13/21 Ralph Graves 9/13/21

Gunning Symphony and String Quartet make an interesting pairing

Both works show Gunning's growth as a composer. And they show his willingness to challenge himself.

WTJU Radio 9/12/21 WTJU Radio 9/12/21

Classical Interviews – Mimi Solomon

Pianist Mimi Solomon will be performing with this year's Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival, currently taking place. She spoke with WTJU about the joy of playing with others and memories of music.

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