Watch an interesting and informative documentary about the music of the fine Norwegian musician and composer Per Øystein Eira

Shades of Classics marked its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, May 4, 2025 with a special program to celebrate this milestone.  The winner of our prize draw for a box set of Mozart's Complete Sonatas & Variations for Piano & Violin was Jeff & Joanne (draw conducted using a random number generator).

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.

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.

Still - Ann Sweeten  (Orange Band Records)

From the Angelic Harp Realm - Christina Tourin  (Independent)

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

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

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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