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

 NOTES and INFORMATION  CKUW FUNDRIVE 2025  Updated

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:

Annette

John

Justin

Gordon

Michael

Wes

Andrew

Jeff & Joanne

Jennifer

Steven

Joan

Michael

*** 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.


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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

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

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

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


   * 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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