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Déjà vu

Classical composers often used their own or other composers’ themes, tunes, or jingles to create fabulous or not so fabulous “new” compositions. Let’s take a deeper look into some of these.

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1. "I. Moderato" {Domenico GALLO} - Domenico Gallo, London Baroque - The trio sonata in 18th century italy [2013: BIS]
2. "Pulcinella Suite: I. Sinfonia (Overture) - Live" {Igor STRAVINSKY} - Igor Stravinsky, New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur - Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite (Recorded 1999) [2001: New York Philharmonic]
3. "Concerto For 4 Violins In B Minor, Op. 3, No. 10, RV 580 : I. Allegro" {Antonio VIVALDI} - Antonio Vivaldi, Capella Istropolitana - Vivaldi: L´Estro Armonico, Op. 3 [1988: Naxos]
4. "Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: I. Allegro" {Johann Sebastian BACH} - Johann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock - Bach, J.S.: Concertos for 3 and 4 Harpsichords [1981: Archiv Produktion]
5. "Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A Minor" {Nicolo PAGANINI} - Itzhak Perlman - Paganini: 24 Caprices [2000: Warner Classics]
6. "Variations on a Theme of Paganini in A minor, Op. 35: 1: Theme - Variation 1-14" {Johannes BRAHMS} - Johannes Brahms, Gerhard Oppitz - Brahms: Complete Piano Music [2005: RCA Red Seal]
7. "Symphony No. 25 in G Major, P. 16: I. Allegro con spirito" {Michael HAYDN} - Michael Haydn, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Filip Dvo%u0159ák, Patrick Gallois - M. Haydn: Symphonies, Vol. 1 [2016: Naxos]
8. "Symphony No. 37 in G Major, K. 444: I. Adagio maestoso - Allegro con spirito" {W.A. MOZART} - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward - Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 19, 20 and 37 [1995: Naxos]
9. "Le portrait musical de la nature: I. Une belle contrée où le soleil luit -" {Justin Heinrich KNECHT} - Justin Heinrich Knecht, Sergio Lamberto, Torino Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Benda - Knecht: Le Portrait musical de la nature - Philidor: Overtures [2014: Naxos]
10. ""Pastorale" Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68: V. Allegretto" {Ludwig VAN BEETHOVEN} - Ludwig van Beethoven, James Loughran, London Philharmonic Orchestra - Beethoven: "Pastorale" Symphony No.6 & "Egmont" Overture [2011: Collins Classics]
11. "Copland: Symphony No. 3: IV. Molto deliberato (Fanfare) - Allegro risoluto" {Aaron COPLAND} - Aaron Copland, San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas - Copland: Symphony No. 3 [2020: SFS Media]
12. "Fanfare for the Common Man" {Aaron COPLAND} - Aaron Copland, London Symphony Orchestra - Copland: Super Hits [2000: Sony Classical]
13. "%u201CTönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!%u201D%u2019 BWV 214: Chor: Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!" {Johann Sebastian BACH} - Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman - J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 4 [2007: Challenge Classics]
14. "Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1, Jauchzet, frohlocket (Choir)" {Johann Sebastian BACH} - Johann Sebastian Bach, Münchener Bach-Chor, Karl Richter, Münchener Bach-Orchester - Classical Christmas Music [2017: Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
15. "Largo From Xerxes" {George Frideric HANDEL} - George Frideric Handel, Maxence Larrieu, Susanna Mildonian - The Most Relaxing Classical Music In The Universe [2009: Denon]

Ode to the Land and Sky

Sonic “pictures” in orchestral and choral works can be unforgettable descriptions of landscapes, and starscapes. Somehow music can often express the ineffable qualities of grandeur we see and feel for… MoreSonic “pictures” in orchestral and choral works can be unforgettable descriptions of landscapes, and starscapes. Somehow music can often express the ineffable qualities of grandeur we see and feel for the landscapes we behold. This show will be a brief showcase of some of these works, performed by the world’s great orchestras and choruses as well as individual instrumentalists. Less

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1. "Daphnis Et Chloé: Daybreak" - Maurice Ravel, French National Orchestra, Igor Markevitch - Ravel: Bolero & Other Favourites [Maestoso: 1994]
2. "Chasing Light…: IV. Morning's Embrace Confronts the Dawn: Lontano… Leggiero" - Joseph Schwantner, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero - Schwantner: Percussion Concerto - Morning's Embrace - Chasing Light… [Naxos: 2011]
3. "Oklahoma!: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" - Richard Rodgers, Nelson Eddy, Lehman Engel - Oklahoma! (1952 Studio Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1953]
4. "Pastorale" - Igor Stravinsky, Branford Marsalis, Andrew Litton, English Chamber Orchestra - Classic Branford Marsalis [Sony Classical: 1986]
5. "Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo" - Ludwig van Beethoven, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti - Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" [Warner Classics: 2000]
6. "Bright Star (Arr. L. Downes)" - Margaret Bonds, Lara Downes - Bright Star (Arr. L. Downes) [Flipside Music: 2019]
7. "Siegfried: Forest Murmurs" - Richard Wagner, George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra - Wagner Without Words [Sony Classical: 1968]
8. "On The Trail" - Ferde Grofé, London Pops Symphony Orchestra - Grand Canyon Suite [Omega Records: 1960]
9. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" - Eric Whitacre, VOCES8 - Whitacre: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening [Decca Music Group Ltd.: 2025]
10. "In The Hills Of Shiloh" - Trapezoid - Moon Run [Narada: 1990]
11. "The Rite of Spring" - Hubert Laws - Rite of Spring [Epic/Legacy: 2002]
12. "Gurney: The Fields Are Full of Summer Still" - Ivor Gurney, Janet Baker, Gerald Moore - On a Summer Evening [Warner Classics: 2025]
13. "Respighi: Pini di Roma, P. 141: I. I pini di Villa Borghese" - Ottorino Respighi, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra - Respighi: Pines of Rome, Fountains of Rome & Feste Romane [Warner Classics: 2011]
14. "Cantus arcticus, Op. 61, "Concerto for Birds and Orchestra": I. Suo (The Marsh)" - Einojuhani Rautavaara, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Hannu Lintu - Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus / Piano Concerto No. 1 / Symphony No. 3 [Naxos: 1999]
15. "Hudson River Suite: New York!" - Ferde Grofé, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, William Stromberg - Grofe: Death Valley Suite / Hudson River Suite / Hollywood Suite [Naxos: 2002]
16. "The Winter's Tale, Op. 18: I. Siciliana" - Lars-Erik Larsson, Jerker Johansson, Göteborg Wind Orchestra - The Sound of Winter [Naxos Special Projects: 2025]
17. "A Tale of Two Cities" - Mark Isham, Earle Tones Music and Lost Lake - A Winter's Solstice [Winham Hill Records: 1985]

Hidden Gems

In the vast landscape of classical music, we often find ourselves drawn to the familiar names of renowned composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. While these masters have undoubtedly… MoreIn the vast landscape of classical music, we often find ourselves drawn to the familiar names of renowned composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. While these masters have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the world of music, there is an entire treasure trove of lesser-known composers, as well as lesser-known works by well-known composers, awaiting our exploration. Less

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1. "Divertimento da cammera No. 2 in G Major" {Pietro Giorgio AVONDANO} - Real Câmara; Enrico Onofri, violin and musical director - Lusitano Impero: Hidden Gems of the Portuguese Baroque [Passacaille ]
2. "Prelude from Sonata No. 3 (Troisièmme Livre d'Amusements Champêtres)" {Nicolas CHÉDEVILLE} - Margaret Marco, oboe; Hannah Collins, cello; Elisa Williams Bickers, harpsichord - Hidden Gems: Sonatas of the French Baroque, Vol. II [Margaret Marco ]
3. "Applausus: Amor subditorum, MH 289" {Michael HAYDN} - Parnassus Ensemble; Peter Sheppard Skærved, principal - Hidden Gems [Meridian Records ]
4. "Chorus: Ich freue mich in dir, from Cantata 133, BWV 133" {Johann Sebastian BACH} - Collegium Vocale Gent; Gustav Leonhardt; Leonhardt Consort & Nikolaus Harnoncourt - Bach: Sacred Cantatas Vol. 7 [Teldec ]
5. "Chamber Symphony in B-Flat Major: III. Allegretto" {Dmitri BORTNYANSKY} - Musica Viva - Bortniansky - Benda [Melodiya ]
6. "Adagio, from 3 Trios brilliants, Op. 16" {Conradin KREUTZER} - Clive Conway, flute; Paul Silverthorne, viola; Gerald Garcia, guitar - Hidden Gems [Meridian Records ]
7. "Finale: Allegro, from String Quartet in E Minor, B. 355" {Ignaz Joseph PLEYEL} - Ignaz Pleyel Quartett - Hidden Gems Vol. 4 Pleyel - String Quartets B 353-355 [Ars Produktion ]
8. "Fugue in A Minor, B. 144" {Frédéric CHOPIN} - Yaar Tal, piano - Tracing Bach [Sony Music Entertainment Germany ]
9. "Scherzo. Allegro Molto, from Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 32" {Anton ARENSKY} - Beaux Arts Trio - Arensky: The Piano Trios [Universal International Music B. ]
10. "Quadrille, WAB 121" {Anton BRUCKNER} - Vienna Philharmonic; Christian Thielemann, conductor - Neujahrskonzet 2024 [Sony Music Entertainment ]
11. "Clear and Gentle Stream, Op. 17 No. 4" {Gerald FINZI} - Aurora Orchestra; Nicholas Collon, conductor - Introit: The Music of Gerald Finzi [Decca ]
12. "Zdenka Variations, JW VIII/6" {Leoš JANÁČEK} - Calefax Reed Quintet - Hidden Gems [Calefax ]
13. "Noël des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison" {Claude DEBUSSY} - Véronique Gens, soprano; Roger Vignoles, piano - Nuit d'étoiles - Melodies françaises [EMI Records ]
14. "Romance in B Major for String Orchestra" {Samuel COLERIDGE-TAYLOR} - Ulster Orchestra; Charles Peebles, conductor - Coleridge-Taylor: Orchestral Works [SOMM Recordings ]
15. "Cortege for violin and piano" {Lili BOULANGER} - Oliver Charlier, violin; Emile Naoumoff, piano - In Memoriam Lili Boulanger [Marco-Polo ]
16. "Prealudium. Allegro comodo, from Sonata for piano in E Minor, Op. 2, I" {Alexander MOYZES} - Peter Pažický, piano - Piano Sonatas [Pavlik Records ]
17. "Scherzo. Allegretto, from Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 1, II" {Igor STRAVINSKY} - Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra; Dmitri Kitayenko, conductor - Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat Major and Suites Nos. 1-2 [Oehms Classics ]
18. "Nocturne No. 4, Op. 38" {Lowell LIEBERMANN} - David Korevaar, piano - Lowell Liebermann - Piano Music, Vol. 1 [David Korevaar ]
19. "Sextet for Woodwinds" {Leo SMIT} - Ensemble Villa Musica - Smit: Chamber Music [Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und ]
20. "Grand galop chromatique" {Franz LISZT} - Salon Orchestra, Cologne - Paris Salon [BMG Classics ]

Classical Prelude - Monday

Sometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost… MoreSometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost in the sound. Less

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Virginia Overnights

All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.

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Mood Swing

From sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be… MoreFrom sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be careful of the Mood Swing. Every other Monday mornin’ at 1am Less

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1. "Still Point" - Clothing (feat. L'Rain) - From Memory [WATER LEVEL: 2024]
2. "Bucky Done Gun" - M.I.A. - Arular [XL: 2005]
3. "Tu sae" - Ana Tijoux (featuring Talib Kweli and Plug) - Vida [Altafonte: 2024]
4. "Superstar" - Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [Ruff House: 1998]
5. "David & Goliath" - Sudan Archives - The BPM [Stones Throw: 2025]
6. "Mumbo Jumbo" - Tierra Whack - [Tierra Whack: 2017]
7. "Putting out Fires" - Eliza - A Real Romantic [Eliza: 2018]
   Notes: Thanks DJ Glu35st1ck!
8. "Let Me Cook" - Flying Lotus (with Dawn Richard) - Spirit Box [Warp: 2024]
9. "Takeshi" - LNDFK - Kuni [Bastard Jazz: 2022]
   Notes: Thanks DJ B-Note!
10. "Bigger" - Beyoncé - The Lion King: The Gift [Parkwood: 2019]
    Notes: Thanks, kids! ;)
11. "Recitatif" - McKinley Dixon - Magic, Alive! [City Slang: NEW]
12. "Memory Loss" - Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030 [75 Ark: 2000]
    Notes: 25 Years!
13. "Everything Is Fair" - A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory [Jive: 1991]
14. "Unravel" - Björk - Homogenic [One Little Indian: 1997]
15. "Punish" - Ethel Cain - Perverts [Daughters of Cain: 2025]
    Notes: Another one thanks to DJ Glu35st1ck!
16. "Way It Is w/ Recordar Es Volver a Vivir E DJ Edit" - Chuquimamani-Condori - Edits [Chuquimamani-Condori: NEW]
    Notes: Aymara-Bolivian-American DJ, who is one half of Los Thuthanaka
17. "Justice Delivers Its Gift" - Sufjan Stevens - Silver & Gold [Asthmatic Kitty: 2012]
18. "Die Hard" - Kendrick Lamar (with Blxst & Amanda Reifer) - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers [pgLang: 2022]
19. "T.H." - Sault - 10 [Forever Living Originals: 2025]
20. "White Electric (Shabazz Palaces Remix)" - Battles - Dross Glop [Warp: 2012]
21. "Time to Build" - Beastie Boys - To the 5 Boroughs [Capitol: 2004]
22. "De perros amores" - Control Machete - Amores perros [Polydor: 2000]
    Notes: 25 Years! From the S/T to the modern classic film from Mexico!
23. "Dancing With Ghosts" - Hania Rani (with Patrick Watson ) - Ghosts [Gondwana: 2023]