Archive for the ‘Host Blogs’ Category
Vocalise 9-21-24
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Magic Flute: Overture in E-Flat K 620Virgin 61472 ORCH Swingle Singers 3:05 C 2 1-1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8:05 PM 54399 Gustav Holst The Golden Goose, Op. 45 No. 1 Chandos 5069 COND Richard Hickox Richard HIH kahks ORCH BBC National Orch. of Wales SOLO Joyful Company of Singers 24:50 C 1 5-11 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ […]
9-21-24 Face The Music Listings!
This week we have all new show with WBJC’S Kati Harrison, Bryan Young from the Poulenc Trio and Phil Greenfield from The American Record Guide. Some really nice music and performances! Play Report PLAY DATE: Sat, 09/21/2024 5:00 PM 618 Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 7 in F Op 59 “RazumoSignum 872 ORCH Calidore […]
Toccata listings for 9/22/24
On tonight’s program, music for 2 pianos by Debussy, and organ sonata by Rheinberger, and a piano concerto from Finland. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! 6:01 PM 5046 Claude Debussy En Blanc et Noir I, II, III DG/Archiv 4794647 SOLO Martha Argerich, piano SOLO Stephen Kovacevich, piano 15:28 C 11 10-10 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6:19 PM […]
Baltimore’s Big Sing 2024
Anthony Blake Clark, music director of Baltimore Choral Arts, spoke with me about Baltimore’s Big Sing on Saturday, September 21st at 6 pm. The Sing-along concert, open to the public, takes place at University Baptist Church, 3501 North Charles Street in Baltimore. Click on the link for the interview and more information!
Music From Movies 9-15-24
James Horner Field of Dreams (Selections) Telarc 80468 COND Erich Kunzel ORCH Cincinnati Pops Orchestra 4:47 C 1 7-7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7:07 PM 52680 Hans Zimmer The Lion King (Selections) Disney 1994 COND Nick Glennie-Smith ORCH Studio Orchestra 16:00 C 1 1-4 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7:16 PM 51535 John Williams Star Wars medley for violin and orch DG/Archiv […]
Music at St. David’s ’24 – ’25 season
Douglas Buchanan, Director of Music for the Music at St. David’s series, has devised another season of commemorative events and diverse musical offerings. He came in to talk to me about it.
9-14-24 Face The Music Listings
This week we are fortunate to have a fabulous all female panel. Long overdue and will be repeated! Our two pianists Kris Faatz and Lisa Weiss were joined by WBJC’s Kati Harrison. There was much to like this week. The Elgar, Mozart and Stravinsky were first rate. PLAY DATE: Sat, 9/14/2024 5:00 PM 10004 Sir […]
Vocalise 9-14-24
Traditional Balm in Gilead Philips 454640 COND David Robertson ORCH St. Thomas Choir of Men & Boys SOLO Riverside Choir SOLO Saint Barnabas Choir SOLO Jessye Norman, soprano 3:51 C 1 15-15 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8:06 PM 16999 Johannes Brahms Two songs for Alto with Viola and Piano DG/Archiv 4594692 SOLO Jessye Norman, soprano SOLO Daniel Barenboim, […]
Toccata listings for 9/15/24
On tonight’s program, the great Virgil Fox with a short work by Mulet, keyboard music by Telemann, and the Piano concerto by Sir Arthur Bliss. thanks for listening, and enjoy! 6:01 PM 4511 Henry Mulet Thou Art the Rock RCA/BMG 61251 SOLO Virgil Fox,organ 3:42 C 1 5-5 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6:07 PM 42289 Georg Philipp […]
Defenders’ Day: When Citizens Joined Forces With The Military
Back in 1814, Baltimore found itself under threat of invasion from British troops. Ordinary citizens teamed up forces with the military to defend and protect the city. I spoke with Ranger Ray Snyder about this year’s Defenders’ Day celebrations at Fort McHenry and beyond.
