De Hartmann Rediscovered Revives Two Masterworks

These are major works created during a time of war and repression. And the violin concerto was recorded in a similar circumstance.

WTJU Radio 9/10/24 WTJU Radio 9/10/24

Koussevitzky@150: Koussevitzky as “Animateur”

In this episode we explore Koussevitzky's gift of animating the music and musicians with his conducting.

Ralph Graves 9/6/24 Ralph Graves 9/6/24

#ClassicsaDay #AltBaroque Week 1

The challenge is to post music by Baroque composers -- but not by the Big Three: Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.

Ralph Graves 9/5/24 Ralph Graves 9/5/24

Santoro Symphonies Revel in Brazilian Sound

I recommend this release to anyone not familiar with Santoro. These works illustrate the essence of his style. That style evolved. But his Brazilian heritage can be most clearly heard in these works. Looking forward to volume five!

Ralph Graves 9/4/24 Ralph Graves 9/4/24

Cappella Romana: A Ukrainian Wedding

This album isn't a faithful representation of an average Ukrainian wedding. Rather, it's a composite look at the varied musical traditions of the country. And bringing them all together provides an invaluable musical gift to the world.

WTJU Radio 9/3/24 WTJU Radio 9/3/24

Koussevitzky@150: Koussevitzky In His Own Words

Koussevitzky@150 - Episode One features Koussevitzky in his own words.

Ralph Graves 8/30/24 Ralph Graves 8/30/24

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalAugust Week 4

For August, the Classics a Day team chose to celebrate some birthdays. Several major composers were born in August, and some deserve rediscovery. The challenge is to post videos of August's birthday boys and girls to your social media feed.

Ralph Graves 8/29/24 Ralph Graves 8/29/24

BBC Philharmonic Delivers with Roberto Gerhard

Juanjo Mena leads the BBC Philharmonic in some great performances. Under Mena's direction, these aren't Spanish works, but cosmopolitan works with a Spanish flavor.

Ralph Graves 8/28/24 Ralph Graves 8/28/24

George Lloyd String Concertos: Stripped-down Masterworks

Cristina Anghelescu performs the two violin concertos. Her instrument has a warm, rich tone. The first concerto from 1970 is sweet and sentimental. Anghlelescu delivers with ravishing lyricism.

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