Music of Resistance Part 1

We hear the Symphony and Karl Amadeus Hartmann's heart-wrenching 1939 Violin Concerto on the first program in an occasional series devoted to Music of Defiance.

WTJU Radio 2/2/25 WTJU Radio 2/2/25

Silvestrov: Recent Commissions

Monday, February 6, CharlottesvilleClassical.org airs the final episode of the series, “Valentin Silvestrov: A Composer’s Journey.” This installment presents Silvestrov’s works — and journey since 2015.

Ralph Graves 1/31/25 Ralph Graves 1/31/25

#ClassicsaDay #Classical1925 Week 5

For January 2025 the Classics a Day team challenges you to look back a century. The "modern" era of music was well underway in 1925. Some of the works composed still shock audiences today.

Ralph Graves 1/30/25 Ralph Graves 1/30/25

Bruckner: From the Archives, Vol. 6

No matter how many Bruckner recordings you own, this series should be in your collection. There are some truly insightful performances here. And a few that made me hear these very familiar works in new ways.

Ralph Graves 1/29/25 Ralph Graves 1/29/25

Charles Ives: Odds and Ends that Somehow Work

This album is definitely one for the Ives completist. But it's also an entertaining listen for anyone wanting to hear something completely different.

WTJU Radio 1/28/25 WTJU Radio 1/28/25

Prokofiev as Pianist

Tom Godall interviews Harlow Robinson, author of “Sergei Prokofiev: A Biography”

WTJU Radio 1/26/25 WTJU Radio 1/26/25

Silvestrov: Symphonies

Monday, January 27 CharlottesvilleClassical.org airs the fourth installment of "Valentin Silvestrov: A Composer's Journey."

Ralph Graves 1/23/25 Ralph Graves 1/23/25

New Series Showcases MacDowell’s Orchestral Works

MacDowell was one of the most important composers of his generation. This album provides some hints as to why. Future volumes should solidify that reputation.

Ralph Graves 1/22/25 Ralph Graves 1/22/25

Carlo Vistoli Delivers Strong Performances of Vivaldi

Carlo Vistoli has a remarkably strong voice. His phrasing is smooth, and his vocal ornamentations sound natural and unforced. His performances were real pleasures to listen to.

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