Electrified

by Ian Stewart
Fri, July 22, 2011
Burkina Electric

Sometimes I like to pretend that I’m a musician in a band. And though I do have the stereotypical fantasy of being on stage, singing and playing guitar to an adoring audience, I also fantasize about writing a set list for an upcoming show. Usually, this fantasy involves me being Elvis Costello or David Byrne. Yes, my nerd-dom knows no bounds. And while I’m no where near being a musician, I am fortunate enough to be able to assemble playlists. It’s the closest thing I’ll get to being on stage.

Lorin Maazel Makes His Richmond Debut

John Ogle in News

Tomorrow night, conductor Lorin Maazel brings the Castleton Festival Orchestra, Denyce Graves and festival soloists to The Carpenter Theatre at Richmond Center Stage. He talked with WCVE's John Ogle.

Maestro Lorin Maazel

Band Camp for Middle and High School Students at UVa

John Ogle in Community Events

150 middle and high school musicians are ready to begin the second day of band camp at the University of Virginia.

A Cavalcade of Sound

by Ian Stewart
Thu, July 14, 2011
Dan Zanes

Lately I've noticed, while reviewing my past blogs, that I've kind of adopted a "shuffle" theme. I realize this is because trying to pinpoint one or two themes for The World Music Show is a hard thing to do week after week. It's not as if I don't like theme shows, it's just I like to put together shows the way I like to listen to music--all over the place. It's sort of like when I listen to the radio, I like to be surprised. And I like to pass along that same surprise feeling to you. So many of my shows, I've noticed, will have chunks or mini-sets of themes.

Janet's Picks for the week of July 10th

Last week, Janet Campbell, our Director of Television Programming, shared some fiery programming selections with us. What did you think of Janet's recommendations?

This week, Janet decided to highlight three diverse, can't miss shows for the thinkers among us. As always, Janet knows ALL our shows, and she knows what shows will knock your socks off. Take a look at this week's picks:

 

 

Richmond Symphony Masterworks Concerts to Air

Richmond Symphony

The Richmond Symphony Summer Concert Series begins on WCVE Public Radio Saturday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. and will run over eight consecutive Saturdays, ending on August 27. The two-hour program is hosted by WCVE Public Radio’s Bobbie Barajas.

The series will feature the entire Masterwork Series from the 2010-2011 concert season and will also feature interviews with Richmond Symphony Music Director Steven Smith.

For Grete Dollitz - There Can Be Only One (Date Night Challenge - Classical Guitar style)

The Love Song. Painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau

When we threw down the gauntlet and challenged our radio announcers to send us the list of music they'd play on a date night, Grete Dollitz, host of The Hour With the Guitar, said "There can be only one."

Throwin’ the Blues and The Goldwax Story on Time for the Blues!

by Henry Cook
Thu, July 7, 2011
Goldwax

We're throwin' the blues all over the studio this week on Time for the Blues (7/10/11) as John and I bring our best tracks to the show and see who wins! Actually, you win!  We're also premiering a recurring feature on the little known but incredibly soulful, 1960s Memphis-based record label Goldwax!

Celebrate your holiday with WCVE Public Radio

The Capitol Steps

Join WCVE Public Radio this holiday weekend for special programming to celerate our nation’s birthday.

Director's Picks for the Week of July 3rd

Did you watch Janet's picks from last week? We've got a new line-up for next week - the best of the best TV shows for next week, from our woman in the know - Janet Campbell, Director of Television Programming:

(1) Monday, July 4 at 8:00 pm--