A local composer and pianist on Front Row Washington
Sam Post, piano faculty at Levine Music, presents some of his recent compositions, mostly written during the pandemic, with fellow faculty member and pianist Ralitza Patcheva. Equally at home composing for orchestra, playing Bach at the piano, or crossing over into pop, Sam Post is forging a career across styles and between genres. The Washington Post has praised his abilities at the piano ("confident, sensitive...a pianist with drive and intelligence"), the Bay Area Reporter lauded his chamber symphony ("Post has created a breathtaking musical joy ride"), and luminaries such as Renée Fleming have commended his overall musicianship (“incredibly gifted”). Monday night at 9 on Front Row Washington!
Among Women on Choral Showcase
Choral Showcase presents a program of music celebrating the contributions of women in choral arts entitled "In Mulieribus (Among Women)". All of the works presented are predominantly from female composers, and the performances are, with a few exceptions, sung by women's voices, all-female ensembles (In Mulieribus is one such group). The works range from the 18th century (Marianna Martines) to the 20th and 21st centuries. Sunday at 9PM ET!
Opera Matinee presents Cherubini's Medea
This week on Opera Matinee, the Metropolitan Opera presents Medea, Cherubini's rarely-heard 18th century drama based on the Greek tragedy of a woman's desperate actions spurred by anger, fear and jealousy. Renowned soprano Sondra Radvanovsky sings the title role, also featuring tenor Matthew Polenzani, led by Carlo Rizzi. A recording from a recently-recorded Met premiere. Saturday at 1PM ET.
Five virtuosos come together on Center Stage from Wolf Trap
Center Stage from Wolf Trap presents the combined artistry of Arnaud Sussman, Paul Neubauer, David Finckel, Wu Han and Will Liverman. The five virtuosos come together to present a beautiful program for string quartet, solo cello, and voice and piano with music by Brahms, Glazunov, and Ravel. Saturday night at 9!
Brahms, Gershwin, & Rachmaninoff with Pianist Orli Shaham
From the Top presents young virtuosos performing Brahms, Gershwin, and Rachmaninoff with Pianist Orli Shaham this Sunday at 6PM ET. Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue is a favorite of many, and this week we have a brilliant performance of this work by two young marimba players. Listen also for a 14-year-old pianist performing Rachmaninoff, and a stunning performance of Brahms by a young violist. Guest Hosted by Orli Shaham.
The first sunrises of 2023 with Classical Sunrise
Greet the first sunrises of 2023 with the most uplifting music on Classical Sunrise! Here is this week's musical pairing to the rising sun.
- Monday 7:27AM Brahms - Symphony No. 3: I. Allegro con brio
- Tuesday 7:27AM Telemann - Violin Concerto No. 8: IV. Presto
- Wednesday 7:27AM Schubert - Trout Quintet: III. Scherzo. Presto
- Thursday 7:27AM Haydn - Symphony No. 16: III. Presto
- Friday 7:27AM Mozart - Don Giovanni: Zerlina/Masetto Duet
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