Join Raymond Jones this Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. for “A Local Touch – Music with a Virginia Connection.” This week's program explores themes of harmony, renewal, and emotional transformation through four remarkable works, performed by local musicians and ensembles.
First, let’s step into spring and nature’s renewal with the Virginia Choral Society’s spring concert, “Harmony of the Spheres,” conducted by Dr. Bryson Mortensen. This is followed by “The Sea in Spring” by Michio Miyagi with Flute Frenzy directed by Margaret Carlson, an ode to the beauty and vitality of springtime nature. The key of “e minor” plays a prominent role in the program’s final two works, bringing them
intensity, longing, and emotional depth. Hear Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in e minor performed by the Virginia Symphony conducted by Eric Jacobsen, followed by Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in e minor with Olga Kern at the keyboard and the Warsaw Philharmonic. Together, these masterpieces bring the evening to a powerful conclusion, moving from longing and reflection to ultimate triumph.
Don’t miss three hours of music celebrating nature's awakening, human emotion, and artistic excellence! Join Raymond Jones on WHRO-FM Wednesday evening at 9:00, or listen online through our Media Player or your favorite device.
