#ClassicsaDay #HispanicHeritage Week 3

This month, I'm sharing music by Hispanic composers further south. Here are my posts for the third week of #HispanicHeritage.

WTJU Radio 9/21/23 WTJU Radio 9/21/23

Sunday Opera Matinee – “Alessandro" September 24th

Ralph Graves 9/21/23 Ralph Graves 9/21/23

Myron Silberstein Masters Creston's Rhythmicons

If you only know Creston through his greatest hits, give this album a listen. It furthered my appreciation for this American genius. It may do the same for you.

Ralph Graves 9/20/23 Ralph Graves 9/20/23

William Smethergell Regency Overtures Still Entertain

The Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim is directed by Douglas Bostock. The ensemble has a clean, clear sound. Its lightness is ideal for this music. I'm looking forward to Volume 2.

Ralph Graves 9/19/23 Ralph Graves 9/19/23

Medtner in England Paints a Sympathetic Portrait

Careful listening reveals Medtner to be an imaginative and subtly innovative composer. I was only familiar with Medtner's piano music. This release provided me with additional insights into his style.

Ralph Graves 9/15/23 Ralph Graves 9/15/23

#ClassicsaDay #HispanicHeritage Week 2

September 15 kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. The Classics a Day team has also made it their theme for September. The challenge is to post video performances of Hispanic composers.

Ralph Graves 9/14/23 Ralph Graves 9/14/23

Tingyue Jiang Bring Fire to Henry Litolff Piano Music

Jiang makes each piece shine. There's never a question about what's foreground and what's background material. And she lovingly shapes each phrase. It maximizes the emotional impact of each melody. And that makes this release a joy to listen to from start to finish.

Ralph Graves 9/13/23 Ralph Graves 9/13/23

Unbounded: Music by American Women

And as with her previous release, Dawn Wohn delivers committed, insightful performances.

Ralph Graves 9/12/23 Ralph Graves 9/12/23

Antonio Meneses Plays Villa-Lobos Concertos

Antonio Meneses is a world-class cellist, and also a native of Brazil. That's important.

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