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#CLASSICSADAY #CLASSICALCHRISTMAS WEEK 4
December is a time of traditions. And the Classics a Day feed is no different. We continue our tradition of making Classical Christmas our December theme.
Galant Cathedral Music from New Spain
The performances by the Camerata Antonio Soler are generally good. And the vocal soloists also do a credible job.
Brian Knowles Christmas Tidings for the theater crowd
If you enjoy Broadway musicals, then "Christmas Tidings" is for you.
A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court: Christmas, 1400 London
This is an album of great beauty and great serenity. Those are two qualities both the Latin and Eastern Orthodox hymns have in common.
WorldView Episode 41: Leonard Bernstein (Holiday Show, pt. 1)
#CLASSICSADAY #CLASSICALCHRISTMAS WEEK 3
December is a time of traditions. And the Classics a Day feed is no different. We continue our tradition of making Classical Christmas our December theme.
Ernst Wilhelm Wolf Christmas Cantatas bring holiday cheer
If you're interested in seasonal cantatas, give this release a listen. I found them a welcome alternative to the heaviness of late Baroque cantatas.
Luca Maranzio - Missa Jubilate Receives World Recording Premiere
The Cappella Musicale della Cattedrale di Vercelli has a wonderful vocal blend. There's a luminous quality to the sound, especially when the entire ensemble is singing.
Canadian Soundscapes Resonate In Any Country
This is a strong program, with good performances. And it's a fine example of the great classical music being created to the north of us. Give this release a listen, and discover what we've all been missing.
We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.