WTJU’s Chelsea Holt spoke with UVA Baroque Orchestra Director David Sariti and historical clarinetist Dominic Giardino about their program “Germans Abroad.” “Germans Abroad” includes works from FJ Haydn, CPE Bach, JC Fischer and L Schmitt and takes place April 1 at 8pm in Old Cabell Hall. An open workshop will also be held Thursday, March […]
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Classical Interviews – Arod Quartet
Image by Julien Benhamou WTJU’s Meg Lindholm spoke with Arod Quartet’s Jeremy Garbarg and Jordan Victoria about the meaning behind their name, their work ethic, and the impossibility of choosing a favorite piece. The Arod Quartet will be performing as part of the Tuesday Evening Concert Series on March 29th at Old Cabell Hall. For […]
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Classical Interviews – Jeanette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire
Jeanette Sorrell is the Founder and Artistic Director of Apollo’s Fire which is a baroque orchestra with a vibrant, lively sound that has won awards, including a Grammy and a large, global following. She grew up playing the piano and listening to composers like Bach and Vivaldi -but when she heard Baroque music as a […]
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Classical Interviews – Sacred Music of Monticello concert, March 6
WTJU’s Chelsea Holt spoke with David McCormick, artistic director at the Early Music Access Project, about its upcoming concert, “Sacred Music of Monticello,” as well as some of the underlying philosophies driving his art and research. The concert, offered in person and online by Early Music Access Project at Charlottesville’s historic Christ Episcopal Church, features […]
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Classical Interviews – Choral Evensong: Music of Heinrich Schütz, a Zephyrus service
WTJU’s Chelsea Holt spoke with Music Director Megan Sharp about Zephyrus’ upcoming service, Choral Evensong: Music of Heinrich Schütz. The service will take place at St. Paul’s Memorial Church at 7:30pm on Sunday, February 27. It will be free and open to the public. More from Zephyrus’ website: The evening prayer service is one of the […]
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series – Natasha Paremski
Image from Symphoria, in advance of her May 15, 2021 concert. Pianist Natasha Paremski will perform at the Tuesday Evening Concert Series on February 15, 2022 at 7:30pm in Cabel Hall. The program includes Chopin’s “Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60,” Ades’ “Mazurka, Op. 27, No. 3:Grave, maestoso,” and others. WTJU’s Meg Lindholm produced a […]
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Classical Interviews – Matt Boehler and VHO’s “Fat Pig”
WTJU’s Paige Waterhouse spoke with Victory Hall Opera’s Matt Boehler about their new work, “Fat Pig.” When Tom begins dating Helen, a confident plus-sized woman, he faces the taunts and judgment of his peers. In Helen, we finally see an operatic character, written specifically for a fat performer, telling of an experience that is all […]
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Classical Interviews – Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival
The 22nd annual Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival is taking place this September, from the 9th to the 19th, where you can hear Beethoven, Dvořák, and many more. Tickets are available, live or virtual, from their website listed below. The site also lists their various special events as well. Nicholas Cords, a violist, sat down with […]
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Classical Interviews – Miriam Gordon-Stewart
Australian soprano and Victory Hall Opera’s Artistic Director, Miriam Gordon-Stewart, spoke with WTJU about La Traviata, Unsung, and some upcoming projects. For more on Miriam Gordon-Stewart, visit: miriamgordon.com For more on Victory Hall Opera, visit: victoryhallopera.org These interviews air as part of WTJU’s Classical Sunrise, weekday mornings from 7-9am. VHO and Unsung La Traviata Chamber […]