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WorldView Episode 21: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 2
Classical music performers have been recording for over a century. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.
Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works 4 Expands Scope
The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice is directed by Marek Štilec. The intimate sound of the ensemble is well-suited to this music.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour: Disasters!
Steve Elcock Symphonies Continue to Impress
Elcock has a strong sense of melody. But it's a singular one. Elcock's compositions are tonal, and in some cases traditionally structured. But they sound like no one else.
WorldView Episode 20: Judith Weir & Kaija Saariaho
#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.
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)
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