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William Grant Still - Summerland an important release
This is an album of exception music, played exceptionally well. All nine of the works on this release are world premiere recordings. They add significantly to Still's catalog. And to our understanding of this remarkable composer.
Classical Interviews – Caroline Worra (Charlottesville Opera)
Classical Interviews: The Sound of Music (July 7-10)
Pancho Vladigerov Orchestral Works 3 -- Keep 'Em Coming
Vladigerov's son, Alexander conducts the bulk of the program. The Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra knows his father's music well. As does their conductor. These are lively, energetic performances.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Alan Silvestri
Film music sets the mood and helps elicit the emotional responses that make a good movie a great movie. Each week on Charlottesville Classical, The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour takes a listen to music from the wide world of film scores.
August Eberhard Muller Flute Concerto Series continues strong
Tatjana Ruhland delivers another round of fine performances. She has the skill to handle Müller's technical challenges. And her innate musicality keeps the fireworks in check.
WorldView Episode 19: Independence Day
Happy July Fourth! In honor of the national holiday, WorldView episode nineteen contains a 200-year timeline of American classical music—from 1770 to 1970. Rather than focus on one specific composer in this week’s post, I’ve included three artists featured in the episode. Have a safe and happy holiday!
#ClassicsaDay #PrideMonth Week 5
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.
Swiss Composer Rudolf Moser Worth Rediscovering
If you like the music of Respighi, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, or Delius, give this a listen.
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