This Saturday evening at 8:00, WHRO-FM presents another captivating edition of “This Just In,” where host Raymond Jones brings you three hours of the latest classical releases.
JoAnn Falletta takes center stage with the Buffalo Philharmonic for two remarkable performances. From the recently released album “Contemporary Landscapes,” we’ll hear “Point of Tranquility” by Kenneth Fuchs, inspired by a painting of the same name by Morris Louis. This evocative piece beautifully bridges the worlds of visual art and symphonic music. Falletta also leads the orchestra in František Pokorny’s “Concerto for Two Horns,” featured on the Naxos release “The Golden Age of the Horn.” This 18th-century gem, performed by soloists Jacek Muzyk and Daniel Kerdelewicz, showcases virtuosic artistry and lively interplay.
Adding to the evening’s allure, we’ll enjoy Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 13 in G with the Emerson Quartet, a testament to the composer’s brilliance in chamber music. Adrian Sutton’s Violin Concerto, performed by Fenella Humphries with the BBC Philharmonic under Michael Seal, delivers a fresh and dynamic modern voice.
Vaughan Williams’ “The Steersman,” set to the poetry of Walt Whitman, offers a deeply stirring experience as realized, orchestrated, and conducted by Martin Yates with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Cliff Eidelman’s enchanting music for Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” conducted by the composer himself with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, brings drama and imagination to the program.
Lastly, we’ll delve into Franz von Suppé’s “Fantasia Symphonica,” an orchestral masterpiece recently rediscovered in Viennese archives. Conducted by Ola Rudner, this work, part of the album “Suppé: Fantasia Symphonica, Orchestral Overtures & Preludes,” is a dazzling showcase of orchestration and melody.
Join us for an evening of extraordinary discoveries and timeless classics on “This Just In,” Saturday at 8:00 on WHRO-FM 90.3, or listen online. It is all for your enjoyment!
