Czerny Romantic Piano Fantasies -- entertaining if not elevating

Czerny knew his audience and I'm sure these pieces are as enjoyable to play as they are to listen to. They're definitely great fun -- just not great art.

Ralph Graves 12/29/21 Ralph Graves 12/29/21

Florence Price Symphony No. 3 blends traditions

This 1940 work has a fresh sound. And a uniquely American one.

WTJU Radio 12/28/21 WTJU Radio 12/28/21

100 Menuets showcase Telemann's brilliance in miniature

Andre Coen performs to his usual high standards. hat makes this recording stand out is Coen's dedication. He takes every one of these 100 menuets seriously.

Ralph Graves 12/27/21 Ralph Graves 12/27/21

Baroque Cantatas from Central Germany II continues tradition

Hearing the musical foundations that Bach would later build upon was enlightening.

Ralph Graves 12/24/21 Ralph Graves 12/24/21

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 4

The idea was always to encourage folks to share works composed for performance in December.

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

Singular music from Kalevi Aho

I don't know if these works are staples in their respective instrumental repertoires. But they should be.

Ralph Graves 12/20/21 Ralph Graves 12/20/21

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.

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