Craig Morris presents a fascinating program of Philip Glass music. Although considered a minimalist, most of Glass’ recorded music is for ensembles (both large and small). Glass’ best-known works are appealing not only for their melodic permutations but also for their ever-shifting harmonic textures. So what happens when Glass limits himself to a single instrument? […]
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#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalShorts Week 2
February is the shortest month of the year. That fact inspired #ClassicsaDay team (of which I’m a member) to make short classical pieces the theme for the month. The challenge is to select stand-alone works, not movements of larger pieces. Participants post links to short classical pieces in the social media channel of their choice, […]
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Jazz at 100 Hour 98: Highlights of Jazz in the Late 2000s
Esperanza Spalding This is the 98th of 100 programs in the Jazz at 100 series. The programs have chronologically followed the history of recorded jazz and, as we approach the present, the question of historical perspective becomes relevant. Just how well can we predict what will endure? What will have lasting importance? We are in […]
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100th and final episode of WTJU’s Jazz at 100 to focus on local jazz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 14, 2019 One hundred years ago, The Original Dixieland Jazz Band made the first jazz recording. For the last two years, WTJU has celebrated this centenary. Jazz at 100 is a landmark radio project tracing the history of jazz in 100 one-hour programs. On March 1, 2019, WTJU will broadcast the […]
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WTJU to break Guinness World Record on first day in new location
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2019 To celebrate its newest and best digs in 62 years of broadcasting, the University of Virginia’s public radio station plans to break a Guinness Book of Records title held since 2012 by a radio station in England. WTJU 91.1 FM will tackle the challenge on March 23, 12 – […]
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Franz Schreker: On Eternal Life, et al. – sensual orchestral music
Franz Schreker is best remembered for his operas. But his melodic gifts and innovative harmonies extended to his orchestral work as well. This release presents a variety of Schreker’s concert works, spanning his creative life. “Ekkehard” Symphonic Overture, Op. 12 and Fantastic Overture, Op. 15 were written at the turn of the 20th Century. Schreker’s […]
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Little Birdies on Lambeth Live, Feb 22
The Little Birdies will put on the February 22 edition of Lambeth Live (heard each Friday night from 8-9 on WTJU), and you are invited to be part of the studio audience for this FREE concert broadcast! This talented quartet will be joined for a tunes by the Rivanna Roustabouts! The Little Birdies take you […]
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GET TICKETS: WTJU Benefit: St. Patrick’s Saturday Celebration at 3NB
St. Patrick’s Saturday Celebration is a fundraiser for WTJU’s new studio home. Tickets $35 advance / $40 in-person. Buy advance tickets here! (link coming soon) Join WTJU 91.1 FM for gallivanting, Irish tunes, and community radio on Saturday, March 16, 1 – 6 p.m. Featuring Dusty Hedgehog Irish Trio and WTJU Irish music DJs at […]
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GET TICKETS: Wine & Vinyl WTJU Benefit event on March 7
Wine & Vinyl is a fundraiser for WTJU’s new studio home. Tickets: $30 Get your tickets here! Join WTJU 91.1 FM on Thursday, March 7, 6- 8 p.m. for an singular evening of wine, camaraderie, and community radio. White Hall Vineyards 5282 Sugar Ridge Rd Crozet, VA Ticket includes one glass of wine, 20% off […]