samp021aa8a0b09303d7This is not a regular “Q&A.” As before, at Christmas, Jay is cheating a bit: doing a music program under the guise of “Q&A.” The question is, “Do you want to play some music related to love, in honor of Valentine’s Day?” And the answer is, “Sure, now that you ask.”

There are nine tracks here, from Handel to Berlioz to Brahms to Prokofiev and more. The program ends with what Jay calls, in a flight of hyperbole, “the greatest love song ever written.” It is a justifiable flight, however.

So, happy Valentine’s Day, musically.

Note: You may view this show’s playlist and links to the YouTube tracks here.

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  1. Adriana Harris Inactive
    Adriana Harris
    @AdrianaHarris

    No fair making me cry so early in the morning, Jay. The Death of Juliet was very powerful piece. If you know the story you don’t need to see it to know exactly what is happening. Thank you for sharing your love of music with the music of love.

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  2. ToryWarWriter Coolidge
    ToryWarWriter
    @ToryWarWriter

    I really enjoy these specials.  It take me back to when I was kid, helping my dad around the house, while he played opera/classical on the radio.

    Now I am old enough to appreciate it.

    Ever thought of making it into a monthly podcast.  Music with Jay?

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  3. Petty Boozswha Inactive
    Petty Boozswha
    @PettyBoozswha

    What about Nino Rota’s Romeo and Juliet?

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