Listen Live:
Charlottesville Classical is a service of WTJU 91.1 FM and the University of Virginia. See the full program schedule. Questions? Streaming problems? Please email wtju@virginia.edu
An Elizabethan Christmas - Fretwork's gift to all
Though the music is over four centuries old, it still has the power to soothe.
#ClassicsaDay #November11 Week 1
The challenge is to post works that are numbered 11 in some fashion, either an opus number, a series number, or even a suite number.
Lady Viola succeeds on all levels
Every work on this release was a pleasure to listen to. Kristina Fialová is a talented artist, and her expressive performances drew me in.
Explore the World of Movie Music
Hear the best in film music every week on The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour.
Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works 3 - More than just Pre-Beethoven
If you enjoy the symphonies of Mozart and Haydn, give this a listen. You should enjoy the symphonies of Wrnaitzky as well. After all, Mozart and Haydn did (and Beethoven did, too).
Classical Interviews – Peter Spaar
Peter Spaar spoke with WTJU about his concert, "Bass & Beethoven" on November 6th and 7th.
#ClassicsaDay #OctoberOctet Week 4
The mix of instruments that make up an octet varies. Some composers wrote for double string quartet, some for wind instruments, and some for a blend of instruments.
Johann Sperger Double Bass Concertos Worthy of Haydn
Contrabassist Roman Patkolo is up to the challenges. His intonation is solid, and he plays with a clean, sonorous tone.
Franz Waxman and “The Bride of Frankenstein”
Franz Waxman’s score for Bride of Frankenstein raised the bar not just for music in monster movies, but for all movies.
We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.