Let’s be clear: the wind ensemble of Telemann’s time was vastly different than the ones we have today. Clarinets, metal flutes, valved brass instruments, and percussion were later additions to the ensemble. The lineup of L’Orfeo Bläserensemble is one Telemann was familiar with: two oboe d’amore, two F horns, and bassoon. Lute and cembalo provide […]

This double-disc release features eight string concertos by Francesco Durante, plus one that’s never been recorded before. Durante was a major figure in the early 18th Century. His music helped define the Neopolitan Galante Style. It was clean, clear, and relatively free of ornamentation. For the most part, the concertos on this release follow the […]

Can’t make it down to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (aka Jazz Fest) this year?  Then have we got good news for you, as WTJU is partnering with our friends at WWOZ to broadcast portions of this year’s 50th anniversary celebration! Below is a schedule of when we will currently be broadcasting from the […]

You’re intrigued by podcasts. You like good stories. You’ve been thinking it could be cool to produce a podcast. Teej.fm is WTJU’s community podcast network. Join us for this FREE event on Saturday, April 27 to learn more about getting started in podcasting. Caitlin Flay and Tanner Green, the hosts of “Chart Chat,” and Nathan […]

This third volume of Alexander Moyzes symphonies features two of his most popular symphonies. Symphony No. 5 was dedicated to Moyzes father. Mikuláš Moyzes (1872–1944) was an early pioneer in creating a national style of classical composition. Alexander Moyzes demonstrates his mastery of this concept with this work. The symphony uses elements of his father’s […]

Lilly “Bird” Bechtel will stop by WTJU on Tuesday afternoon, April 23, around 12:30 to chat about the SUN SiNG benefit concert at Jefferson Theater on April 26.  Rumor is she might even bring along her guitar and perform a few tunes. The SUN SiNG collective is working now to create a new No Pipeline […]