Florence Price Piano Music a Major Discovery

Price's orchestral works are important. But she was a pianist and organist of the highest caliber. This album shows that her keyboard music is also worthy of attention.

Hinke Younger 6/19/22 Hinke Younger 6/19/22

WorldView Episode 17: William Schuman

William Howard Schuman—named after President William Howard Taft—was born in Manhattan in 1910. He played banjo, violin, and string bass as a child, forming his own musical group in highschool; the band performed at weddings at bar mitzvahs throughout New York City.

Ralph Graves 6/17/22 Ralph Graves 6/17/22

#ClassicsaDay #PrideMonth Week 3

There are a lot of composers to choose from -- and not just in the modern era.

Ralph Graves 6/16/22 Ralph Graves 6/16/22

Palmgren Complete Piano Works Vol. 5 focuses on exoticism

Jouni Somero's performances maintain the level he set with volume one. His playing is clean, accurate, and assured.

Ralph Graves 6/15/22 Ralph Graves 6/15/22

La Compagnia del Madrigale completes Gesualdo cycle

La Compagnia has a wonderful vocal blend. The members sing with clear tones, making interweaving lines easy to follow.

Ken Nail 6/15/22 Ken Nail 6/15/22

The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour: Herrmann and Hitch

Bernard Herrmann and Alfred Hitchcock were both creative geniuses in their own right. But the combination of their talents helped create some of the most memorable films of the 20th Century. This week’s show features music from their collaborations.

Ralph Graves 6/14/22 Ralph Graves 6/14/22

Violin Concertos by Johannes Brahms; Amanda Maier; Julius Rontgen

Bottom line: don't get this for the Brahms. Do get this release for the Rontgen, and more especially for the Maier. It's worth it.

Hinke Younger 6/12/22 Hinke Younger 6/12/22

WorldView Episode 16: Rebecca Clarke

With very little classical training in performance and composition, Rebecca Clarke became one of the most prominent virtuoso violists of the 20th century. One of the first recognized female professional orchestra musicians of all time, Clarke championed other women in the field through her compositions and chamber groups.

Ralph Graves 6/10/22 Ralph Graves 6/10/22

#Classicsaday #PrideMonth Week 2

For the month of June, Classics a Day celebrates Pride Month. And the challenge is to post works from classical composers who self-identified as other than heteronormative.

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