WorldView Episode 20: Judith Weir & Kaija Saariaho

Episode twenty of WorldView features artists from Great Britain, the United States, Mexico, and Finland. With this post, I would like to highlight the prominent female composers who book-end this episode: Judith Weir and Kaija Saariaho.

Ralph Graves 7/8/22 Ralph Graves 7/8/22

#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 1

The Classics a Day team declares July the Summer of 78. Or rather, the summer of 78s. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.

Ralph Graves 7/7/22 Ralph Graves 7/7/22

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.

WTJU Radio 7/6/22 WTJU Radio 7/6/22

Classical Interviews – Caroline Worra (Charlottesville Opera)

WTJU Radio 7/6/22 WTJU Radio 7/6/22

Classical Interviews: The Sound of Music (July 7-10)

Ralph Graves 7/6/22 Ralph Graves 7/6/22

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.

Ken Nail 7/6/22 Ken Nail 7/6/22

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.

Ralph Graves 7/5/22 Ralph Graves 7/5/22

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.

Hinke Younger 7/3/22 Hinke Younger 7/3/22

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!

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