Matt Jackfert, Author at West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Montclaire String Quartet Performs LIVE at WVPB Studios

The Montclaire String Quartet performed LIVE without a net in the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Studios at 600 Capitol Street Friday, February 13th.

The tightly-knit ensemble performed selections from their upcoming concert titled “The Silver Screen.” These pieces included selections from film and selections from film composers that were written as concert music.

At our studios, they performed:

Nino Rota — 2 movements from Concerto for Strings
Bernard Hermann — selection from Echoes
Alexander Borodin — Nocturne
Astor Piazzolla — Tango Ballet

They will perform these selections and MORE at their recital at the Erma Byrd Gallery at the University of Charleston at 3:00 PM this Sunday, February 15th.

Tickets at wvsymphony.org

Performers:
Anton Shelepov – Violin I
Cristian Fatu – Violin II
Bernard Di Gregorio – Viola
Andrea Di Gregorio – Cello

Maestro André Raphel Brings New Music to Life

Take a listen as Maestro André Raphel talks with us about his upcoming concert of Spanish and American Music with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, their…

Take a listen as Maestro André Raphel talks with us about his upcoming concert of Spanish and American Music with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, their composer-in-residence, Roberto Sierra, and their guest violinist, Michael Ludwig.

Their concert features:

Roberto Sierra: Fandangos
Barber: Violin Concerto
Piazzolla: TresMovimientosTanguisticosPorteños
Piazzolla: Oblivion
Falla The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2

The concert is Friday Nov. 7th 8 PM at Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre. Tickets and information at wheelingsymphony.com.

In Studio with the Montclaire String Quartet

This past Wednesday, the Montclaire String Quartet stopped by the studios at West Virginia Public Radio for a live in-house performance. They performed selections from their upcoming concerts, gave their insights into the pieces and talked about the group’s recent transitions. The members are from around the world but have found a home in West Virginia, and this year they welcome Cristian Fatu to the group. Here is this year’s instrumentation:

Anton Shelepov — 1st violin
Cristian Fatu — 2nd violin
Bernard DiGregorio — Viola
Andrea DiGregorio — Cello

Their upcoming concert is at the University of Charleston Sunday, September 14th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance by calling the Clay Center Box Office at 304-561-3570 or online at wvsymphony.org. Tickets can also be acquired at the door at 2:00 PM.

Their playlist for Wednesday’s on-air performance:

Giocomo Puccini: Crisantemi
Robert Schumann: Quartet in A Minor, Opus 41, No. 1
Frank Bridge: String Quaratet No. 1 in E minor “Bologna”, H. 70

On Tour with the Marshall University Chamber Choir

In 2012, the Marshall University Chamber Choir toured France singing in old cathedrals and churches including the Notre Dame Cathedral. They sang an…

In 2012, the Marshall University Chamber Choir toured France singing in old cathedrals and churches including the Notre Dame Cathedral. They sang an eclectic mix ranging from Renaissance music to American Spirituals to contemporary music.

The Chamber Choir is typically made up of about 32 students, with both music majors and non-majors, and is open to auditions for new members.

This school year, they’ll be performing with the Marshall University Orchestra to take on Handel’s Messiah in December, and next Spring, they’ll be taking a tour of the south, heading to the Atlanta, GA area with stops along the way.

To find out more, listen to the interview or check out their page at http://www.marshall.edu/somt/music/ensembles-of-marshall-university/chamber-choir/.

Playlist:
Antonio Lotti — Crucifixus for 8 Voices
Josquin de Prez — Tu Pauperum Refugium
William Albright — Chichester Mass, Mvt. I: Kyrie
James Erb — Shenandoah
Evan Mack — Of Fire and Form (beginning)
Roy Ringwald — Deep River

U.S. Marine Band Tours the Mountain State

The United States Marine Band will be starting its annual 30-day tour starting September 1st. They'll be making two stops in West Virginia:Morgantown:…

The United States Marine Band will be starting its annual 30-day tour starting September 1st. They’ll be making two stops in West Virginia:

Morgantown: Tuesday, Sept. 2nd 7:30 PM at the Clay Concert Theater at the Creative Arts Center

Charleston: Wednesday, Sept. 3rd 7:30 PM at the Municipal Auditorium.

They’re also kicking off their tour near the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia in McHenry, MD on September 1st.

Tickets are FREE!! and are distributed by the local sponsor.

Tickets may be obtained by sending a self addressed and stamped envelope to…

St. Albans High School
C/O Tim White / Tickets
2100 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV 25177

or:

Tickets will be available at
Charleston Civic Center Box Office & Taylor Books
For more information visit marchingdragons.com or marineband.marines.mil.

Classical Host Matt Jackfert was able to talk with Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig, conductor of the US Marine Band, to get the details of this tour and to talk about some of the conductor’s greatest experiences with the band.

Interview with John Mackey and Premiere of his Symphony for Band: Wine-Dark Sea

This is a special treat for you all. I recently was able to talk with composer John Mackey about his career and the premiere of his new symphony for band:…

This is a special treat for you all. I recently was able to talk with composer John Mackey about his career and the premiere of his new symphony for band: Wine-Dark Sea. The premiere was by the University of Texas Wind Ensemble led by Jerry Junkin at the TMEA conference in Texas. Very few stations have had the chance to play this piece on the air, so this is a very special broadcast from West Virginia Public Radio.