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Classical Interviews - Choral Evensong: Music of Heinrich Schütz, a Zephyrus service
WorldView debuts on Mon Feb 28
How many classical composers do you know by name? How many of those are from Asia? Africa? Australia?
Look, up in the sky!
Superhero movies have become staples of the movie landscape. This week’s show dives into some of the iconic film scores associated with them.
Julius Rontgen choral symphonies get energetic readings
The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra performs with authority. Porcelijn is a Rontgen expert. His direction makes these works crackle with energy.
Pietro Antonio Locatelli Op. 7 Concertos make the transition
Did Locatelli succeed in transitioning? Not entirely. But he did create some works of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. I enjoyed this release immensely.
George Crumb Metamorphoses -exceptional in every way
This is an exceptional release. It shows a composer as creative and innovative in his nineties as he ever was. I hope Bridge recorded more with George Crumb before his passing.
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth 2022 Week 3
February is Black History Month, and a great opportunity to explore the music of black composers. That's what the Classics a Day team felt, anyway.
Felix Draeseke String Quartets, Vol. 2 improves upon Vol. 1
The instruments still have a rounded warmth to them. But the overall sound is clean and clear.
Xiaogang Ye - Road to the Republic truly epic
Ye composed "The Road to the Republic" to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution. And it's appropriately epic.
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