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(The background music is Adagio and is courtesy of Secret Garden)
Shades of Classics raised $1375 during FunDrive 2023. A heartfelt thank you to all of the donors for their generous support of Shades of Classics and CKUW.
Shades of Classics FunDrive Bonus Incentive Prizes Winners of the 3 music prize packs drawn for from all eligible FunDrive pledges using a random number generator:
Incentive pickup will be taking place at Into The Music, 245 McDermot Ave: Friday, March 31 & Saturday, April 1 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Sunday, April 2nd 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
After April 2nd pickup will be at CKUW by appointment
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.
Shades of Classics is being produced in my home studio before being aired on CKUW. There continues to be original programs airing each and every week. Stay tuned for any updates on this situation.
You and I and Every Sky - Larkenlyre (Independent)
Clouds Below - 2002 (Galactic Playground Music)
Voices from the Ethereal Forest - Meg Bowles (Independent)
Amor Aeternus: A Requiem for the Common Man - Heidi Breyer (Independent)
* indicates Canadian artist(s)
(As reported to the Zone Music Reporter)
My Review of Sharon Fendrich's album Sapphire Oak
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