Alfred Brendel, the Moravian-born Austrian-British pianist widely celebrated as an authoritative interpreter of the Austro-German classical repertory, has died at 94. A largely self-taught musician, Brendel began his career in post-World War II Vienna. He first drew international notice with recordings, especially of the Mozart piano concertos, for Vox, a budget record label. His later…

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22.06.2025

Letter V Classical Radio June 22 – Letter V

In the second hour of the program, remembering Alfred Brendel, one of the most esteemed pianists of the past 50 years, in music that was foundational in his repertory: Mozart, Haydn and Liszt. 7-10 p.m. EDT2300-0200 UTCWDCE, University of Richmond90.1 FMhttp://wdce.org Wagner: “Rienzi” OvertureVienna Philharmonic/Christian Thielemann(Deutsche Grammophon) Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minorJoshua…

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29.06.2025

Letter V Classical Radio June 29 – Letter V

7-10 p.m. EDT2300-0200 UTCWDCE, University of Richmond90.1 FMhttp://wdce.org Mozart: “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” (“The Abduction from the Seraglio”) Suite(Johann Went arrangement)Netherlands Wind Ensemble(Decca Eloquence) Elgar: Serenade in E minor, Op. 20Camerata Wales/Owain Arwel Hughes(BIS) Amy Beach: Theme and Variations, Op. 80Eugenia Zukerman, fluteShanghai Quartet(Delos) Mendelssohn: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” film score(Erich Wolfgang Korngold arrangement)Celinda…

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01.07.2025

July calendar – Letter V

Classical performances in and around Richmond, with selected events elsewhere in Virginia and the Washington area. Program information, provided by presenters, is updated as details become available. Adult ticket prices are listed; senior, student/youth, military, group and other discounts may be offered. Ticket prices do not include service fees. July 1 (7:30 p.m.)The Barns at…

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