You never know what you’re going to stumble across when you’re bopping around YouTube. This week, I discovered one of my old Noontime Concerts. These aired on WWFM The Classical Network on Tuesdays at noon. Essentially, I was provided with audio files and a copy of a printed program. More often than not, the programs contain information on the performers but little or nothing about the music. These shows were done on the fly, live, with no script. In the moment, I would be a bundle of adrenaline and self-criticism. Going back to it now, I have to say… not bad!
If you’re a fan of Baroque music, keep in mind that this Sunday is Bach’s birthday, and WWFM is in the midst of its annual “Bach 500” challenge. If we receive 500 donations IN ANY AMOUNT, we will cancel fundraising on March 21st and enjoy just Bach’s music. Furthermore, every dollar will be matched by money from the “Bach Pot,” put up in advance by some especially generous listeners.
Consulting the donations thermometer on the station’s home page, I note that there are only 187 contributions to go until we meet our goal. Get your weekend underway by Bach-ing up your commitment to the classics on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.
Have a great weekend, and thank you for your support!
Archived Noontime Concert musicians, the duo Black Marble: Jörg-Michael Schwarz & Karen Marie Marmer, baroque violins
