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Join us for WTJU’s first-ever Classical Quiz Show!
“What’s the Score?” is a free event. Compete against other listeners for prizes and glory in this friendly test of your knowledge of classical music, instruments, and history. You can play from home or in-person at WTJU’s Stage (2244 Ivy Road).
Ferdinand Hiller Chamber Works Rescued from Obscurity
Pianist Oliver Trindl is in top form. A good thing, because piano virtuoso Hiller wrote some challenging piano parts. The Minguet Quartett has a seamless ensemble blend. And their collaboration with Trindl is flawless.
Save the Date: WTJU Classical Marathon fills the air Dec 5 - 11
Please join us December 5th through 11th for WTJU’s 2022 Classical Marathon — Music Across Time and Place. It’s a round-the-clock celebration of classical music, specially programmed for your listening pleasure.
WorldView Episode 39: Valentyn Silvestrov (Re-Post 11/28)
#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.
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