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Jonathan Palevsky

Jonathan Palevsky

About Jonathan

Jonathan is WBJC's Program Director and host of many WBJC programs. His full bio can be read here.

Jan. 19 2013

1-19-13 Face The Music Listings!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Face the Music, Host Blogs | Comments Off

This week we liked 3 out of four…the only stinker was the Schumann which no one liked…other than that we had fun.  Our panelists were Tuba player extraordinaire Ed Goldstein, James Harp Director of Opera and Education at PAMPAC (Patricia and Art Model Performing Arts Center!) and WBJC’s Operations Director Kati Harrison.  Here’s the listings…enjoy! … Read More »

Jan. 17 2013

1-17-13 Word On WIne…Rob Kasper Part 2!

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This week I continue my discussion with the very erudite Rob Kasper the author of  Baltimore Beer: A Satisfying History of Charm City Brewing.  Last week we talked about who brewed beer in our fair city…this week we talk about what they brewed.  Check out the show…you will learn lots of interesting Baltimore Beer facts…I … Read More »

Jan. 14 2013

01-14-13 Word On Wine Review…To Rhone With Love…

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This week Mary and I review two really nice Syrahas from the Rhone! 1)2007 Domaine de Piaugier Cote Du Rhone Village.  $20.  The village in question was Sablet.  2007 was a super good year and Domaine de Piaugier decided to release a little at a time…BWYEC (Buy With Your Eyes Closed). 2)2009 Domaine Belle Crozes-Hermitage … Read More »

Jan. 12 2013

01-12-13 Face The Music Listings!

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This week…our first new show of the year… we had some nice winners…Manuel Barrueco’s new Bach Album…the new Dvorak Symphony # 3  and the Rozsa were all winners…We were less enthusiastic about the Beethoven with Lars Vogt.  Our panel was made up of John Bowen from Emanuel Episcopal, Jed Gaylin of the Hopkins and Bay … Read More »

Jan. 07 2013

1-7-13 Word on Wine Review…GREECE!!!!!!!!!

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This week Mary and I review two wines from Greece, Something we never have done before. 1)2011 Adoli Ghis (Meaning Unruly Earth!) from Antonopoulos Vineyards.  $15.   This was a blend of three white Greek varietals and this resulted in a very nice long and lean wine.  If all the Greek wine you have ever … Read More »

Jan. 03 2013

1-3-13 Word On Wine January Trivia Quiz!!!

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Ever wonder if Burgundy is a place or a grape?  Ever wonder which grape is the most produced grape in Bordeaux?  Ever wondered how they get the caramel in the Caramilk?  (We don’t actually talk about that!)  Check it out…Quiz master Mary and I have a great time as usual. Related posts: 1-17-13 Word On … Read More »

Jan. 03 2013

12-29-12 Face The Music Listings

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Face the Music, Host Blogs | Comments Off

This week we liked most things especially the Berg and the Brahms.  Panelists included Charles Ellis from the PG Philharmonic and John Bowen from Emanuel Episcopal.  Hope you enjoyed the show.   PLAY DATE: Sat, 12/29/2012 5:00 PM            3213 Alban Berg                    Piano Sonata in b Op 1                  DG/Archiv  15154 SOLO Helene Grimaud, piano 11:37    C  … Read More »

Dec. 10 2012

12-10-12 Word On Wine Review CDR and CDP!

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This week Mary and I review two reds one Cotes Du Rhone and the other Cotes De Province!  Both were super nice. 1)2010 Domaine de Couron Cotes Du Rhone.  The standard blend of the standard wine…60% Grenache and 40% Syrah.  A great example of CDR for all of $13…Why do they always cost $13 and … Read More »

Dec. 03 2012

12-03-12 Word On Wine Affordable Burgundy and Malbec!

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This week Mary and I review a very decent white burgundy and a bargain Malbec not for the timid! 1)2010 Domaine Cheveau Pouilly Fuisse.  Les Grandes Bruyeres.  $23.  Wow!  Affordable white Burgundy…me likey! 2)2010 Hacienda de la Plata Zagal Malbec.  $15.  Not for the timid but a really solid food wine…Be brave…give it a shot. … Read More »

Dec. 01 2012

12-01-12 Face The Music Listings!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Face the Music, Host Blogs | Comments Off

This week we listened to some Mozart some Schumann and some Finzi.  Our panelists were John Bowen from Emanuel Episcopal and Jed Gaylin from the Hopkins Symphony and the Bay Atlantic Orchestra…we loved the Mozart Piano Concerto and the Finzi…the rest not so much!  Enjoy the listings…comments always welcome! 5:00 PM            21325 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart       … Read More »

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