Josef Bohuslav Foerster - Late Romantic Goodness

Foerster was always aware of current trends -- he just didn't feel the need to follow them. If you're into late-Romantic symphonies, give this a spin.

Ralph Graves 7/13/22 Ralph Graves 7/13/22

Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works 4 Expands Scope

The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice is directed by Marek Štilec. The intimate sound of the ensemble is well-suited to this music.

Ralph Graves 6/7/22 Ralph Graves 6/7/22

Paul Wranitzky Works for Oboe -- Works for Me!

The Wranitzky Kapelle, directed by Marek Stilec provides solid support for the soloists. The ensemble plays with clarity. And also with a spritely energy that keeps things moving.

Ralph Graves 11/1/21 Ralph Graves 11/1/21

Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works 3 - More than just Pre-Beethoven

If you enjoy the symphonies of Mozart and Haydn, give this a listen. You should enjoy the symphonies of Wrnaitzky as well. After all, Mozart and Haydn did (and Beethoven did, too).

Ralph Graves 10/19/21 Ralph Graves 10/19/21

Paul Wranitzky Symphonies Anticipate Beethoven

If you love the symphonies of Haydn and Mozart, you'll like the symphonies of Wranitzky -- at the very least.

Ralph Graves 3/23/21 Ralph Graves 3/23/21

Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works worth a listen

A contemporary critic wrote that Wranitzky's music was popular "because of his natural melodies and brilliant style... His works held up very well in comparison with those of Haydn."

The works on this release support that assessment.

Ralph Graves 8/5/20 Ralph Graves 8/5/20

Zdenek Fibich orchestral series ends in fine form

This is the final volume in Naxos' series of Zdenek Fibich orchestral works. It includes his final symphony, as well as orchestral music from his operas. Marek Stilec leads the Janácek Philharmonic Ostrava in some fine performances.

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