Darrell Scott will stop by WTJU Wednesday morning, June 19. It’s been eight years since he last stopped by WTJU, so figured we had best do it from our new performance stage so you can join us as part of the studio audience! We are located at 2244 Ivy Road in Charlottesville, right next to […]
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Ars Antiqua Austria energize Georg Muff
Georg Muffat studied with Lully in Paris early in his career. In 1680, he journeyed to Venice to study with Corelli. Influences from both composers can be heard in his 1682 collection Armonico Tributo. The structure of the proto-concerto grossi resembles those of Corelli’s Opus 4, written around the same time. And the dance movements […]
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Join us for Opera in the Park – June 20 at IX Art Park
As the summer ramps up so do our plans for the fourth annual Opera in the Park presented by WTJU! This FREE event takes place at IX Art Park (522 2nd St SE, Charlottesville) on June 20 for a display of Charlottesville’s finest opera. “Doors” at 6:30 p.m., performance at 7:00 p.m. Sit back and take in […]
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#ClassicsaDay #BlackMusicMonth Week 1
Since 1979, June has been African-American Music Appreciation Month. The Classics a Day team decided to adopt it for the June 2019 theme as well. Popular music genres will no doubt be well-represented by others. We’ll be focusing on the composers, conductors, and performing artists of color who have contributed to classical music. For my […]
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Red Sammy at Offbeat Roadhouse, June 14
Charm City americana act Red Sammy will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse on Friday night, June 14, from 8-9 for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Sure you could listen on the radio (91.1 FM) or on-line, and even video stream it, but concerts always sound better with you as part of the […]
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Tell Us A Tale LIVE Broadcast, June 16
Back at the early part of the 2000s, Tell Us A Tale used to do a monthly program over at The Prism Coffeehouse, where there would be live performances in front of a studio audience. Well, it’s time for another one, and we are going LIVE this time on WTJU! Come on out to WTJU […]
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Joseph Marx Orchestral Works a Welcome Reissue
I’m glad to have this recording back in print. ASV originally released their four-volume Joseph Marx set in 2003. This volume features three of his works written in older classical styles. In a way, they have a similar character to Resphigi’s “Ancient Airs and Dances.” That is, the music may be in an older style, […]
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Alexander Moyzes Symphonies 11 & 12 – fitting finales
This release completes Naxos’ reissue of Alexander Moyzes symphonies. Their sister label, Marco Polo, first released these recordings nineteen years ago. As I said in the reviews of the previous volumes, it’s good to have these works available again. Ladislav Slovak and the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra share the same cultural background as Moyzes. And […]
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Brouwer and Bellinati Concertos: masterworks masterfully played
This release features world premiere recordings of two works by master guitarists played by two master guitarists. Music by Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer has become mainstays of the repertoire. His 2003 Book of Signs uses Western classical music as a foundation. The first movement deconstructs the theme to Beethoven’s 32 Variations in C minor. The […]