This Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m., join “This Just In” for a three-hour journey through the latest and most captivating releases in classical music, only on WHRO-FM. Raymond Jones offers an expertly curated selection of freshly minted albums, bringing you some of the finest performances from both established and emerging classical artists.
The evening opens with Grace Williams’s “Caernarfon Castle,” a work composed in 1969 for the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales. Recently reissued as part of a new album celebrating Williams' legacy, this recording brings a fresh interpretation of a piece that has largely remained under the radar in the classical music community.
Following that, listeners will enjoy Benjamin Britten's String Quartet No. 3, performed by the Bela Quartet. This recent release, part of an album that revisits Britten’s string quartets, brings a new level of intimacy to one of the composer’s most personal works. Britten composed the piece in 1975, and its recent recording captures the Bela Quartet’s exceptional interpretation, adding clarity and depth to the work’s intricate textures.
Next, we hear Mikhail Rudy in Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor. This iconic work, which has been recorded countless times, finds a fresh voice in Rudy’s interpretation, which is featured on a newly released album that focuses on Grieg’s piano concertos. Released just a few months ago, this recording stands out for Rudy’s compelling approach to the concerto's sweeping emotional range.
The grand finale of the evening is Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, as performed by the Minnesota Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Osmo Vänskä. This recent recording, released just last year, brings a new level of precision and emotional depth to Mahler’s monumental symphony, which spans over 90 minutes and explores vast philosophical themes. The Minnesota Orchestra’s performance, under Vänskä’s expert direction, is a triumph, capturing the symphony’s rich orchestral textures and contrasting moods.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear these exciting new recordings. Tune in to “This Just In” this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. on WHRO-FM 90.3, or online, for a night filled with fresh interpretations and vibrant performances that reflect the ever-evolving landscape of classical music.
