Joanna Sochacka Does Chopin the Best Way

Sochacka’s performances add spontaneity. Some of these preludes sound improvised. And for pieces as well-known as these, that’s quite a feat.

Ralph Graves 7/15/22 Ralph Graves 7/15/22

#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 2

Classical music performers have been recording for over a century. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.

Ralph Graves 11/12/21 Ralph Graves 11/12/21

#ClassicsaDay #November11 Week 2

The challenge is to post works that are numbered 11 in some fashion, either an opus number, a series number, or even a suite number.

Ralph Graves 7/7/21 Ralph Graves 7/7/21

Piano Protagonists - a triumph for Orion Weiss

This is a great opportunity to hear some finely crafted and inspired music and music-making.

Ralph Graves 6/11/21 Ralph Graves 6/11/21

#ClassicsaDay #SchumannsCircle Week 2

During Schumanns’ birthday month, you're encouraged to share works written by Schumann, his friends, his colleagues, his rivals -- and of course, his wife.

Ralph Graves 10/16/20 Ralph Graves 10/16/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 2

Classical musicians have been making recordings since the 1890s. So we all have over 130 years of documented performance practices. And we can judge first-hand the artistry of legendary performers.

We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.