Classically Speaking

by Mona Seghatoleslami

Over these two weeks, I’ve been buried in announcing, producing documentaries, and fundraising.  I’ve missed blogging, and I feel guilty for not keeping up—will you forgive me if I have a present for you? 

I can give away five free downloads of the music from the inauguration—John Williams’s Air and Simple Gifts, performed by Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, and Anthony McGill.  Either leave a comment or send an email to feedback@wvpubcast.org, with "Classically Speaking" in the subject line.  I'll send you a link and a code, and then you can dowload the music for free!

Stay tuned for upcoming interviews, concert previews, random musings, and a “quarterly report” on new CDs we’ve been playing on WV Public Radio.  And if you like what you’re reading/hearing, bring your friends on by to join us.

The musical gift box image was created by Marta Crowe and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.

By Mona Seghatoleslami

Today I realized that the Super Bowl was two weeks ago, and since that post Classically Speaking has been quiet.  A bit too quiet. 

Since then…

Mendelssohn turned 200!

     So did Lincoln!    

the winners of the classical Grammy Awards were announced

 we made the Chocolate Challenge goal (thank you!)  

On the radio, we’ve been digging into some new recordings, including music by Satie, Mozart, Devienne, and Corigliano.

Also, the Vienna Piano Trio visited Charleston, the Huntington Symphony called on some eligible bachelors of 19th century music, the Wheeling Symphony looked to Motown, while the WV Symphony turned to Broadway, and pianist Evan Mack brought an American music recital to Marshall. 

  And...I have a present for you, but it's in the next post!