Wagner wrote symphonies? That’s right. He took a crack at writing two of them, in a Beethovenian style, before finding his niche as a revolutionary opera composer.
This Sunday night on “The Lost Chord,” we’ll hear Wagner’s Symphony in E, alongside early attempts by Gustav Holst and Claude Debussy. Judging from their mature works, these three would be among the least likely to attempt sonata form.
Impetuous youth! I hope you’ll join me for “Bold Heads on Young Shoulders.” Composers at the start of their careers find the courage to strive for symphonic mastery, this Sunday night at 10:00 EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.
IMAGES: Symphonies by the young (clockwise from left) Wagner, Holst, and Debussy will be heard tonight on “The Lost Chord”
So as not to conflict with “Picture Perfect,” Rachel Katz has adjusted the afternoon start time of her new segment, “On a Positive Note.” “On a Positive Note,” which made its debut yesterday, is a daily six-minute segment spotlighting musicians who are sharing their music and lifting spirits as we “shelter in place.” The segment will now air on weekdays at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. A positive solution! Listen today on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org. (“Picture Perfect” begins at 6.)
WWFM’s Rachel Katz, host of “A Tempo,” is launching a new feature, “On a Positive Note,” a daily six-minute segment spotlighting musicians who are sharing their music and lifting spirits as we “shelter in place.” “On a Positive Note” can be heard at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.
Well, the day is finally upon us – Johann Sebastian Bach’s 335th birthday. And I can’t even get out to buy him a card.
Anyone can share the love, however, by making a donation to WWFM The Classical Network at wwfm.org.
Each year, it has been our custom to honor Bach by amassing 500 listener donations by March 21. We set no minimum. 500 donations IN ANY AMOUNT is what we ask for. When we reach 500, we cut the cake, and we celebrate with something of a Bach blowout.
This year, of course, that has become a bit problematic, but we are still committed to doing what we can to keep Bach in our hearts and on the air waves.
Your contribution supports not only our broadcast of Bach’s music, but also anything else we can lay our hands on that we think is worthwhile that falls under the umbrella of classical music. That’s a thousand years of the best of the best. It’s all made possible thanks to engaged listeners and active listener-support from people just like you.
We realize that money is tight for many during these uncertain times. But if you’re in a position in which you think you can afford it, please consider contributing whatever you can to help us in our ongoing mission. We’ve been here, sharing classical music with our community, since 1982. Thanks to advances in technology, that community now spans the globe.
Is classical music an essential part of your life? Please support it.
It’s convenient, and it’s safe. Simply head over to wwfm.org, and click on “Support” or follow the “Celebrate Bach” link. While you’re there, you can also monitor our progress by consulting the Bach 500 Membership Thermometer. As of Saturday morning, we stand at less than 200 contributions to go.
Make that donation, if you’re able, then join us in hoisting a bock to Bach. Thank you for your continued support of WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org!
It pains me not to be there with you all today. I love programming for holidays, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorites. Undoubtedly, I’ll be spinning wall-to-wall St. Patrick’s music at home. As a way of sharing some of it with you, here are some links to just a few of my favorites. You may be puzzled by the inclusion of composers like Handel, Beethoven, and Frank Martin, but everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! A hoist of my Irish coffee to you!
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, “Irish Rhapsody No. 5”
Sir Hamilton Harty, “Three Miniatures for Oboe and Piano”
