The Choral Mix with Kent Tritle
Airs Sundays at 7AM and 11PM on 105.9 FM
Hosted by the conductor The New York Times has hailed as "the brightest star in New York’s choral music world," The Choral Mix with Kent Tritle explores the vibrant and transformative world of choral music. Each week, Maestro Tritle will focus on a different aspect of the choral scene in New York and beyond. Through a smart and lively mix of exclusive live concert recordings and commercial recordings, The Choral Mix will provide a significant locus for choral music and its community.
Latest Episodes and Articles
A Choral Music Record Release Party
Sunday, February 19, 2012
On this show we feature new releases from three New York choral ensembles: the Men and Boys of St Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Musica Sacra, and the young group New York Polyphony.
Mid-Winter Themes
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Composers have often set thematic texts to music to mark the season. This week's show includes wintery works by Edward Elgar, Eric Whitacre, Vincent Persichetti and others.
Gerre Hancock: A Retrospective
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Today on the Choral Mix, we honor the musical legacy of organist and choir director Gerre Hancock by showcasing some of the music he performed at St. Thomas Church in New York City.
Gustav Leonhardt: In Memoriam
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Gustav Leonhardt, a monumental figure in the classical music world passed away on Jan. 16 at age 83. Many know him as a master harpsichordist and organist. He also had an impact on choral music.
Mozart for the Most Part
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Today: Mozart's sacred works. Highlights include movements from Mozart’s Solemn Vespers, the Requiem and the Kyrie and Gloria from the Mass in C minor.
In Sure and Certain Hope
Sunday, January 15, 2012
During the Civil Rights Movement, many leaders inspired and guided our country through a time of great political and social struggle. We their lives and achievements through spirituals, tone poems and more.
