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Danny Elfman and Adolphus Hailstork — an Ideal Pairing
The Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, directed by JoAnne Falletta, tun in some super performances. That is to say, performances are on par with their other recordings from Naxos.
Muzio Clementi Piano Jewels Shine
These works were meant to be played and enjoyed. And Leone's performances facilitate that enjoyment. Jewels can dazzle -- and this music can, too. This album was aptly named.
Sunday Opera Matinee – “Jenufa” March 19
Catch Janacek’s "Adriana Lecouvreur"Jenufa” this Sunday, March 19th from 3-6pm with Ann Shaffer.
WorldView Episode 53: Celebrating One Year of WorldView (Part I)!
Welcome to the fifty-third episode of WorldView, brought to you on Charlottesville Classical from WTJU! This episode marks the end of one whole year of WorldView broadcasts by sharing statistics and facts about show, as well as featuring some of the amazing artists heard on the show in the past year.
#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 2, 2023
March is Women's History Month. And for Classics a Day, it's another opportunity to focus on classical music composed by women. And not just composers in the 21st Century.
Oliver Triendl Delivers With Karl Weigl Piano Concerto
Oliver Triendl performs to his usual high standards. His gestures are, well, big and bold.
Erwin Schulhoff - His Legacy Survives
This is an excellent overview of Schulhoff's works. The Nazi suppression of Schulhoff's music removed it from circulation. And it's only been in the last decade or so that attention has returned to Holocaust composers.
Ole Hjellemo's Music Returns after Long Hiatus
The Makris Symphony Orchestra directed by Jorn Fossheim is in fine form. Hjellemo's second symphony is a big piece, using an expanded orchestral. The Makris SO rises to the occasion.
Sunday Opera Matinee – “Adriana Lecouvreur” March 12
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