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Hello, Saturday March 23, 2019 I heard very awesome music, sounded like a Porgy and Bess medley of sorts between 10:20 asks 11am ish. Please identify for me as my Shazam app must’ve taken a SHAZAM because it would identify. Thank you so much!
Violinist,
Jennifer Hall
Hello Jennifer, we didn’t see any Porgy and Bess medleys but we did have Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” around that time. Was that it? Performed by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Amsterdam and conducted by Mario Venzago.
I was listening to a GREAT choral group this a.m. around 10:23 (3/23), but missed getting their name; I’d like to hear more of them and will look for one of their CD’s
Hello Xavier, that might have been “Shenandoah” performed by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge or “Amazing Grace” also by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. They were both around that time. Here is the whole playlist: https://www.classical24.org/ (just make sure you have the date on the 23rd)
I just heard a piece that sounded very similar to the end of John Williams’ “Star Wars: A New Hope”. It was on Saturday, 3/16, and ended at 12:13 pm, but I can’t find anything on the playlists. Can anyone tell me what it was? Thanks—–Jim
Hello Jim, we had a few John Williams pieces around that time. It could have been “Angela’s Ashes: Angela’s Prayer” followed by “Angela’s Ashes: The Lanes of Limerick” with Yolanda Kondonassis on the harp. Then we had “Far and Away: Suite” with Angele Dubeau and La Pieta. Finally was “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Prologue”.
I don’t think it was actually John Williams, just sounded like him. Was anyone else playing or were they all pieces by John Williams?
Here is the complete list:
Lawrence of Arabia: Overture
Composer: Maurice Jarre
Conductor: Tony Bremner
Orchestra/Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra
The Quiet Man: Suite
Composer: Victor Young
Conductor: Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble: City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Angela’s Ashes: Angela’s Prayer
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Sony 89009
Angela’s Ashes: The Lanes of Limerick
Composer: John Williams
Soloists: Yolanda Kondonassis – harp
Azica 71281
Atonement: Atonement
Composer: Dario Marianelli
Conductor: Benjamin Wallfisch
Orchestra/Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra
Far and Away: Suite
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: Angele Dubeau
Orchestra/Ensemble: La Pieta
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Prologue
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
My Left Foot
Composer: Elmer Bernstein
Conductor: Elmer Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Pops
Miracle on 34th Street: Suite
Composer: Cyril Mockridge
Conductor: David Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Telarc 88801
Thank you.
I just heard a song by Kawchuck(?) which was a piano piece made to sound like a banjo. What was the name of that song?
Hello Colin, that was probably Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s “The Banjo” performed by Leonard Pennario on piano. Here is the cd: http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Playlist?source=WRCJ&date=201903140720
I would like to know the name od f the waltz, the orchestra, and the date of recording of Joannes Strauss, Jr., waltz heard on March 5, 2018, around 8:20 AM
Hello Joe, that was Strauss’s “Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald” (Walzer) Op325 performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Muti. It was from their New Year’s Concert 2018 cd.
I would like to know which version of Franck’s Violin Sonata in A was played at 3:17 on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Sounded stunning in my car but I missed both the beginning and the end. Thanks
Hello Janice, that was Franck’s Sonata In A For Violin And Piano performed by Pinchas Zukerman,violin and Marc Neikrug, piano. Here is the disc: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Saens-Sonata-minor-Violin-Franck/dp/B00000E34C
Hey, can’t find the link to playlists. The tune I’m looking for was played Wednesday February 20th at about 12:23a. Slow, jazz guitar. Appreciate the help!
Hi, did it also have a piano? Then it sounds like “Skating In Central Park”. Below are all the songs from around that time just in case.
12:11am Jazz with Dave Schwan
Prisoner Of Love
ARTIST:Andy Brown
ALBUM:Direct Call
LABEL:Delmark
12:17am
Skating In Central Park
ARTIST:Bill Evans
ALBUM:Undercurrent
LABEL:Blue Note
12:23am
North Of The Sunset
ARTIST:Thelonious Monk
ALBUM:Solo Monk
LABEL:Columbia/Legacy
There was a piece played a few days ago. The title was Mount Vesuvius and that’s all I can remember. I’ve been looking for it ever since. Can anyone tell me what it was?
Thanks
Yes, that was Kevin Kaska’s “Mount Vesuvius” performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir conducted by Allan Wilson.
I believe it was yesterday night between 7 to 10pm? I know the song was night in tanisha I just can’t recall the singer or band.
Hello Shawn, yes Friday around 8:55pm the artist Carolyn Fitzhugh and company…check the attached youtube video link A Night in Tunisia. P.S. Thanks for listening!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3omY4J6ku18&feature=youtu.be
Hello,
I am listening to you guys right now on my FM radio in the living room and trying to follow it with the published playlist for today, but what I hear does not seem to match what is published to the date and time. Is there a way to know through the website what is playing right now? Thanks.
Hello Yuval, this page has all of our playlists:
https://www.wrcjfm.org/playlists-schedule/
The host may add or remove a piece for time but otherwise the list should be accurate.
What pieces were playing at around 1:30 and 2:50 yesterday, Dec 23? Thank you!
Hello Amy, around 1:30 we played:
Peter Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker: Characteristic Dances
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Philips 411471
followed by
Christmas Music – Christmas Medley
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Fanfare Cincinnati 1
2:50 would have been during
Pipedreams and that playlist is here: http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/listings/2018/1851/
Looking online for more info about the Trombones of the SLSO new Christmas album – can’t find it anywhere! Any pointers?
Hello Christopher, no we didn’t see any indication of a new Christmas album either. Their website doesn’t mention a new one. http://stltrombones.com/music/
What tune just played around 7:10 pm tonight? That was some great jazz!
Hello Chris, here are the songs from about that time:
7:05pm
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
ARTIST:Craig Fraedrich
ALBUM:Out of the Blues
LABEL:CFM
7:12pm
Summertime
ARTIST:Gary Burton
ALBUM:Siz Pack
LABEL:GRP
7:18pm
Third Plane
ARTIST:Ray Mantilla
ALBUM:High Voltage
LABEL:Savant
Hey. What was the Frank Sinatra song played around 4am this morning? I caught the last line.
Hello Shawn, that was “My Ideal” specifically from the “A Voice On Air 1935-1955” 4 disc set.
Jingle Bells by James Pierpont was played on Dec 10 at approx 5:50 pm. Who was the performer of the version that was played? Can’t find it anywhere.
Hello Pat, there was no performer, just a music box. Here is the cd: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Box-Christmas-Rita-Ford/dp/B0000024R5
Hello! What was the Bach sonata (I think) that played on December 2 around 10:30am? I think it was an organ piece that had been transcribed for different instruments…
Hello Jason, around that time we had Johann Sebastian Bach’s Trio Sonata No. 1 performed by the Palladian Ensemble. Here is the disc: http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Playlist?&source=C24&database=&song_id=246503&label=Linn&catalog=36&composer=Johann%20Sebastian%20Bach&work=Trio%20Sonata%20No.%201
Hello, what was playing around 5:20 pm on December 1? Thank you!
Hello Emily, that was a recording of the Wu Family Academy Civic Youth Ensemble. It featured music by Edward Elgar as well as some more modern pieces and included a tribute to WRCJ’s Chris Felcyn. It was recorded 11/16 at Orchestra Hall and was hosted by Cecelia Sharpe.
Good morning! What was the Bach organ transcription (of Stravinsky?) you played this morning, 11/27/18, around 6:05am? You are the best!
Thanks Carl, that was J.S. Bach’s “Concerto for Organ in a” BWV 593 (after Vivaldi) on the SERAPHIM label, spine number: 573568.
Hello,
Driving to the airport this morning after a nice thanksgiving visit we listened to a great run of music from 7:45am to 8:30am. Can you relist those pieces for us? Thanks! (The music doesn’t seem to match what is listed on Classical24 Playlist)
Hello Rob, sure they were:
7:49AM Antonin Dvorak – Carnival Overture
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner, conductor
RCA 5606
8:01AM Giacomo Puccini – Minuet No. 1
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Jacek Kaspszyk, conductor
Collins 1165
8:06AM Benjamin Britten – Gloriana: Courtly Dances
Julian Bream Consort
RCA 61589
8:18AM Lars-Erik Larsson – Symphony No. 1
Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Manze, conductor
CPO 777671
I’m not sure if this is even the right station, but a few nights ago… I think 11/17, I heard this jazzy version on que sera sera. Was that you guys? Lol If so, who is it by? Where can I listen? Please tell. Thanks guys.
Hello Jem, John Penney said he didn’t play any songs by that name however that tune may have been quoted in one of the solos.
Do you happen to know any of the jazz music that was playing between 8:45-9 PM? I heard a song that I’ve been trying to look for but can’t find!
Hello Paige, here are those songs:
8:42pm 11/15/2018 Jazz with John Hill
Bemsha Swing
ARTIST:Bobby Hutcherson
ALBUM:Vibe Wise
LABEL:32 Jazz
8:47pm 11/15/2018 Jazz with John Hill
Giant Steps
ARTIST:Toots Thielemans
ALBUM:East Coast – West Coast
LABEL:Private
8:49pm 11/15/2018 Jazz with John Hill
River Man
ARTIST:Andy Bey
ALBUM:Shades Of Bey
LABEL:Evidence
8:54pm 11/15/2018 Jazz with John Hill
African Shells, Third Interlude: Happiness
ARTIST:Steve Turre
ALBUM:Santified Shells
LABEL:Verve
9:00pm 11/15/2018 Jazz with John Hill
It’s All Right
ARTIST:Jazz Soul Seven
ALBUM:Impressions Of Curtis Mayfield
LABEL:BFM Jazz
What was playing at about 9:50 p.m.? I think it was Brahms, but I’m not sure. :/ And what is a good way to find this info in the future? I tried looking under the playlist for tonight, but couldn’t find the time frame I was looking for. Thanks!
Hello Chelsea, here are the songs from around that time:
9:23pm 11/12/2018 Jazz with John Hill
Exodus
ARTIST:Eddiie Harris
ALBUM:From Exodus To Jazz
LABEL:Vee-Jay
9:25
Live Stream
ARTIST:Jerry Bergonzi
ALBUM:Dog Star
LABEL:Savant
9:31
Wild Honey
ARTIST:Kevin Mahogany
ALBUM:My Romance
LABEL:Warner Bros.
9:36
Just For You
ARTIST:Eliane Elias
ALBUM:A Long Story
LABEL:Manhattan
9:41
Every Summer Night
ARTIST:Bob Curnow’s L.A. Big Band
ALBUM:The Music Of Pat Metheny And Lyle Mays
LABEL:MAMA
9:48
Imagination
ARTIST:Uptown Jazz Tentet
ALBUM:There It Is
LABEL:Irabbagast Records
9:54
Danca Dos Camponeses
ARTIST:Charlie Haden & Carlos Paredes
ALBUM:Dialogues
LABEL:Antilles
What was playing about 6.30-6.40 November 10?
Hello Guzal, here are the pieces from that time:
6:27PM Isaac Albeniz – Spanish Rhapsody
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Hans Graf, conductor
Angela Cheng, piano
CBC 5195
6:46PM Ludwig van Beethoven – Consecration of the House: Overture
Dresden State Orchestra
Jeffrey Tate, conductor
Berlin 1095
This morning, Dr. Dave Wagner mentioned some information regarding Voces 8 performing somewhere locally. I would like to purchase tickets if you have this information.
Thank you!
Pat Lucier
WRCJ Listener
Hello Pat, here are the next couple concerts in this area:
November 2, 2018
Ann Arbor, MI
The Academy of Early Music
Presented by The Academy of Early Music
Start Time: 8:00 PM
November 3, 2018
Detroit, MI
Christ Church
Presented by The Academy of Early Music
Start Time: 8:00 PM
November 4, 2018
Grand Rapids, MI
First Park Congregational Church
Start Time: 7:30 PM
http://www.voces8.com/tour
What was the name the song with Al Grey and company played on 10/26/18 around 8:40 pm? Just loved it.
Hello listener, that was “Centerpiece” from the album “Live at the Blue Note” by Al Grey and company.
Could you tell me what version of Summertime you play?
Hello Marie, we have been playing “Summertime” from the cd “The Gershwin Moment” by Kirill Gerstein on piano and featuring Storm Large. It is one of our Fall Fundraising Drive Thank You gifts.
Hello, what was the song played on October 6th, 2018 at ~10:25-10:30am. I assume it’s a score, I just don’t from which film. Thanks!!
Hello Adrian, that sounds like the “Max and Me: Suite” composed by Mark McKenzie featuring a Studio Orchestra conducted by Gordon Johnson with Dave Arch on the piano. Here is a link to the cd: http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Mark-McKenzie/Composer/129034-1
Hey there was a groovy tune I missed the name of, played Sept 11/18 around 7:22pm. It came on right after Marcus Miller sublimity bunny’s dream.
Hello Joseph, the one after that was “Miller” by Astral Project from the album Elevado on the Compass label. Thanks for tuning in!
I want to thank you for your wonderful classical broadcasting program. I love the light and uplifting music along with the witty banter and knowledgeable information brought to us.
Today was my first time donating. I wouldn’t want you to go away, so am doing my part to keep you in business!
It took me awhile to decide to call. I’m from Maybee where we are very indecisive. 😉
Before I finish I would like to tell you about our rescue dog, Romeo, who has separation anxiety. WRCJ is a constant companion for him when we go away. I like to think the music sooths him as much as it does me!
Thank you!
Amy Bruck
WRCJ listener