Out of the Box

Sundays at 9pm

Each week Out of the Box brings you something unexpected, extraordinary, and striking. Driven by the curiosity and imagination of Chris Voss, hear new classical (and classical-ish) releases that start your week with a kick.

Out of the Box: Rarely-Heard Vivaldi with Contralto Delphine Galou

By • Oct 20, 2019
Contralto Delphine Galou and conductor Ottavio Dantone
Giulia Papetti

For almost two decades, Naïve Records has set about recording 450 of Vivaldi's works, many of which had never been recorded. It's a massive task, and the newest recordings, the impressive 59th and 60th volumes, exude the same incredible artistry and beauty as the first.

Out of the Box: Caroline Shaw's "Orange"

By • Oct 13, 2019
Composer Caroline Shaw
Kait Moreno, 2017

Out of the Box is a new feature on WCRB focusing both on recent releases and on music that lands outside the typical classical "strike zone." And this inaugural Out of the Box feature accomplishes both, with unmatched grace, elegance, and fire. 

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