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