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#ClassicsaDay #ForgottenComposers Week 4
This month the Classics a Day team presents a real challenge. And that's to remember forgotten composers. It's a challenge, but remembering the forgotten can be important, too.
Matthias Weckmann Sonatas given good account by Musica Fiata
The Musica Fiata directed by Roland Wilson is up to the challenge. Wilson also plays cornetto with the ensemble. Wilson's direction brings out the contrasting sections in Weckmann's music.
Joanna Gutowska beautifully performs Kaija Saariaho
Joanna Gutowska is a fantastically talented performer. Her mastery of this material is superb. Her technique is flawless. And she seems comfortable interacting with the electronics.
WorldView Episode 39: Valentyn Silvestrov
#ClassicsaDay #ForgottenComposers Week 3
The idea here isn’t to lift up composers who always labored in obscurity. Rather, the goal is to recall composers that were once popular.
Wed, Nov 30: Join “Unsilent Night,” an outdoor luminous soundscape in the streets of Charlottesville
Join WTJU for Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night,” a luminous soundscape played by the audience on mobile devices & bluetooth speakers as we walk through the streets of Charlottesville’s downtown. Be a part of this unique holiday-season celebration!
Lorenzo Perosi Piano Quintets let everyone in on the fun
If you're not familiar with this Italian master, this is a good place to start. Perosi was a cleric, but his music was not completely bound by his religion. There's a lot of his work to explore, but these quintets will give you the essence of his talent.
Per Nørgård Symphonies a present to us all
If you're new to Nørgård, then jump right in. You will be taken on eight sonic journeys that are absolutely unique. (and very, very, Nordic).
WorldView Episode 38: Grażyna Bacewicz & Thea Musgrave
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