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(The background music is Adagio and is courtesy of Secret Garden)

 NOTES and INFORMATION  CKUW FUNDRIVE 2025  Updated

CKUW's annual funding drive runs from February 7 to February 21 this year. Shades of Classics will have 2 great not-to-be-missed FunDrive shows - Sunday, February 9 and Sunday, February 16.

Your financial support of this program and our listener driven community access radio station is essential in sustaining us so we can continue bringing you the great programming that you enjoy. We greatly appreciate your support!

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Shades of Classics FunDrive Bonus Incentive Prizes

There are 2 music prize packs to be drawn for from all eligible FunDrive pledges of $75 or more. Tax receipt pledges are not eligible for these two prizes:

  • Music Pack 1:  10 CD's of both new age and classical music PLUS
    One pair of tickets to one of the remaining concerts in the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra's 2024/2025 season

  • Music Pack 2:  10 CD's of both new age and classical music PLUS
    One pair of tickets to one of the remaining concerts in the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra's 2024/2025 season

PLEASE NOTE: Regular FunDrive incentives and the Music Pack bonus incentive prizes are not available if you choose the tax receipt option.

And if your pledge is $200 or more, a chance to win one of two personally signed copies of Steve Bell's new album "The Glad Surprise".
Tax receipt pledges are also eligible for these two prizes.


There are 2 options for making a pledge to Shades of Classics:
  • Make your pledge online anytime using CKUW's secure website.  Select "Shades of Classics" when you make your pledge.

  • Call in to CKUW during our FunDrive program on Sunday, February 16, between 8 and 10 AM CST at 204-774-6877

** There are several options for paying your pledge.  You can use your credit card, your Interac card, or Paypal. You can also break up your pledge into manageable monthly payments.



SHADES OF CLASSICS CONTINUES TO AIR ORIGINAL PROGRAMS EVERY WEEK

Shades of Classics is being produced in my home studio before being aired on CKUW.  There are new and original programs airing each and every week.  Stay tuned for any updates on this situation.




 NEW ALBUM RECOMMENDATIONS 

Michael Kurek: Symphony No. 3 "English" - European Recording Orchestra  (Navona Records) New

Player 1 - Ray Chen & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra  (Decca)

* A Tiger with Wings - Steven Vitali  (MGM Records Hollywood)

Fairy Fantasy - David Arkenstone   (Green Hill)

Heaven Sent - Peter Sterling  (Independent)

Songs in the Circle of Time - Secret Garden  (Universal)

* The Glad Surprise - Steve Bell  (Signpost Music)


   * indicates Canadian artist(s)



 REVIEWS 

My Review of Secret Garden's album Songs in the Circle of Time



 MY FEATURE ARTICLES 

A Canadian Classical Master - Composer MICHAEL CONWAY BAKER

Classical Music Ambassador - WSO Music Director ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE

Meeting a Musical Genius - Canadian composer MICHAEL CONWAY BAKER

Another Special Moment - John meets and greets Fionnuala and Rolf of SECRET GARDEN

My E-interview with Hilliard Ensemble tenor STEVEN HARROLD

Pilgrim Pianist - Local pianist JANA TING

Lady Sings the Blues - Local singer MAGGI MAY ROBINSON

Survival and Relevancy - The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Diva Divine - Local soprano JULIE BIGGS

A Night to Remember - A private concert with local singer/songwriter STEVE BELL

A Special Moment - John meets and greets the amazing SARAH BRIGHTMAN

My E-interview with Minneapolis pianist/composer REBECCA KRAGNES




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