Tobias Zeutschner "Weihnachtshistorie" worth rediscovery

This is beautiful music. And a wonderful addition to Baroque repertoire options for the season.

Ralph Graves 12/17/21 Ralph Graves 12/17/21

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 3

New hashtag, same concept. During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.

WTJU Radio 12/15/21 WTJU Radio 12/15/21

Joan Tower scores a hit with Strike Zones

These works were more than just an exhibition of beats. Tower uses her solo instruments percussively. But she also uses them expressively.

Ralph Graves 12/14/21 Ralph Graves 12/14/21

Howard Griffiths presents Cipriani Potter

Howard Griffiths gives this music some spirited readings. Potter the composer had something to say beyond homages to Mozart and Beethoven. Griffiths lets him say it.

Ralph Graves 12/13/21 Ralph Graves 12/13/21

Rheinberger's Der Stern von Bethlehem shines in reissue

I applaud Ars Produktion's decision to release this remastered classic. And especially to do on a high-resolution multi-channel disc. The rich harmonies can wash over the listener in surround sound.

Ralph Graves 12/10/21 Ralph Graves 12/10/21

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 2

During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.

Ralph Graves 12/6/21 Ralph Graves 12/6/21

An Oxford Christmas With All the Trimmings

If you want to know what choral music should sound like, get this album. And if you, like me, are always looking for top-quality Christmas music, look here.

Ralph Graves 12/3/21 Ralph Graves 12/3/21

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 1

New hashtag, same concept. During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.

Ralph Graves 12/3/21 Ralph Graves 12/3/21

A Festival of Light Classical Music

I recently found a Reader's Digest collection at my parent's home. Wednesday, December 6, 2021, be sure to tune in for "A Festival of Light Classical Music." From 7 am to 9 am I'll be playing sections from these LPs and having some fun.

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