Shades of Classics had a very successful FunDrive, raising an amazing $1780  during FunDrive 2025.  A heartfelt thank you to all of the following donors for their generous support of Shades of Classics and CKUW:

*** Bonus incentive prize winners to be announced in March ***

And even though our FunDrive programs have past you can still show your commitment to Shades of Classics and your listener supported community access radio station by making a pledge online.  You can do this anytime securely on the CKUW website.

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

Stanley Grill: Music for the Earth - Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice  (Independent)

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

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

   * indicates Canadian artist(s)

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

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