Archive for December 15th, 2017
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE … (YOU SAY GOODBYE. I SAY HELLO.) by Reed Hessler As of Monday, December 18th, I am no longer a classical music host on WBJC. After thirty-nine years and thirteen days, I am retiring. My last live broadcast was the Friday night request show on December 15th, followed by my pre-recorded […]
The BSO is in holiday spirit
The Baltimore Symphony is presenting a program of holiday favorites – including Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night – conducted by the Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl, Thomas Wilkins.
12-15-16 Annapolis Choral and Chamber Orchestra Perform Messiah
The Annapolis Chorale and Chamber Orchestra are performing Handel’s Messiah at St. Anne’s Church in Annapolis this weekend. Here is a link for more information. www.liveartsmaryland.org Here’s my super interesting chat about Messiah with their conductor J. Ernest Green. Always nice to talk about a work we both love.
Playlist: Dec/15/17
11:52 PM Dmitri Shostakovich — Cello Concerto No. 1 Key: E-Flat Opus: 107Conductor: Maxim ShostakovichEnsemble: Bavarian Radio SymphonyHeinrich Schiff, celloPhilips, 4757575 11:34 PM Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No.9: 4th Mvt. “Ode to Joy” Opus: 125Conductor: Claudio AbbadoEnsemble: Berlin PhilharmonicSwedish Radio ChoirKarita Mattila, sopranoVioleta Urmana, mezzo-sopranoThomas Moser, tenorThomas Quasthoff, bass-baritonDG/Archiv, 469005 11:29 PM Federico Mompou […]