#ClassicsaDay #PoetryMonth Week 1 2025

April is Poetry Month. The Classics a Day challenge for April is to post examples of classical music inspired by poetry. The most obvious cases are poems set to music. But sometimes, inspiration runs deeper.

Ralph Graves 10/25/24 Ralph Graves 10/25/24

#ClassicsaDay #Divertimento Week 4

I quickly discovered that every composer had a different idea of what "light in character" meant. The only thing any of these selections have in common is the title: divertimento.

Ralph Graves 10/4/24 Ralph Graves 10/4/24

#ClassicsaDay #Divertimento Week 1

For October, the challenge is to post videos of divertimentos written by classical composers.

Seems straightforward enough. However I quickly discovered that every composer had a different idea of what "light in character" meant.

Ralph Graves 4/30/24 Ralph Graves 4/30/24

Paul Lewis’ Solid Schubert Program

Lewis' technique has a wide range. He can play with fragile delicacy, delivering a simple melody with all its charm. And he can play cascading chords with power, intensifying the emotion of the passages.

Ralph Graves 9/16/22 Ralph Graves 9/16/22

#ClassicsaDay #FallConcert Week 2

For the month of September, you're invited to post a work that your local symphony, chamber music ensemble, or choral society will be performing this fall.

Ralph Graves 7/22/22 Ralph Graves 7/22/22

#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 3

The Classics a Day team declares July the Summer of 78. Or rather, the summer of 78s. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.

Ralph Graves 6/9/22 Ralph Graves 6/9/22

Schubert Sonatas come together for Anne-Marie McDermott

Sometimes it all comes together -- the music, the artist, the venue, the recording.

Ralph Graves 6/18/21 Ralph Graves 6/18/21

#Classicsaday #SchumannsCircle Week 3 2021

The theme for June is Schumann and his circle. During the month, you're encouraged to share works written by Schumann, his friends, his colleagues, his rivals -- and of course, his wife.

Ralph Graves 10/30/20 Ralph Graves 10/30/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 4

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