Join us this Saturday at 8 p.m. on WHRO-FM for This Just In, where Raymond Jones will guide you through three hours of the latest classical music releases. From orchestral masterpieces to intimate chamber works, this week’s selections showcase some of the finest new recordings in the classical music world.
The program begins with Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony performing an orchestration by Virgil Thomson of “Eleven Chorale Preludes” by Johannes Brahms. Next, the renowned Emerson Quartet brings their unparalleled artistry to Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 1.
We then shift to Gustav Holst’s “Japanese Suite,” a vivid orchestral work inspired by Japanese culture, conducted by Barry Wordsworth with the BBC Concert Orchestra. And for lovers of dramatic symphonies, Klaus Mäkelä takes the podium to lead Symphony No. 4 by Dmitri Shostakovich, a monumental work performed by one of today’s rising stars in the conducting world.
The evening continues with “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Paul Dukas, performed by the National Orchestra of Lyon under the baton of Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider. And rounding out the program, Paavo Järvi conducts the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in Fauré’s music for “Pelléas and Mélisande."
Don’t miss this captivating lineup of new classical recordings, made possible by the generous support of WHRO-FM members. Tune in this Saturday at 8:00 p.m., or listen online, to enjoy the latest in classical music. If you appreciate programs like This Just In, consider supporting WHRO during our Fall Pledge Drive. Visit whro.org to make your donation and help us continue to bring you the best in classical music every week.
