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WorldView Episode 61: Witold Lutosławski
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalMexico Week 1
Mexico has four centuries of classical music to choose from. Here are my selections for the first week of #ClassicalMexico.
Joaquin Turina: Complete Piano Trios
This release features all four of Joaquin Turina's piano trios. It includes his first Trio, written when Turina was 20 (but never published). The release also has his two numbered trios, plus Circulo.
Fresh Sound for Vivaldi Bassoon Concertos
Mauro Monguzzi is off to a good start with this volume. He plays with a rich, full sound. And his bassoon can nimbly dance up and down the instrument's range when needed.
Two Masterworks by Margaret Bonds
Recordings like this show how original Bonds was as a composer. And how important she should be in the tapestry of American classical music.
WorldView Episode 60: Traditional Folktunes
The sixtieth episode of WorldView does not feature any particular composer. Instead, this hour includes seven traditional folksongs and melodies from around the world. In this post, I’ll provide a brief blurb on each of these seven songs, as well as the ensembles that perform them. Enjoy!
#ClassicaDay #ClassicalQuartet Week 4
April is the fourth month of the year. And so the Classics a Day team decided to make it quartet month. This April the challenge is to post classical works that require four musicians. String quartets are the most common grouping of four -- but there are others.
Kevin Gorman continues exciting new cycle
Gorman's performances are committed and sure. And that's a good thing. These sonatas are not easy to play.
Leipzig 1723 - Audition Cantatas Impress
Not many know that Bach wasn't the town council's first choice. Or even their second choice. And most -- including myself -- were unaware of the application requirements.
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