Winter music: part two
As has become a tradition on Extra Eclectic this time of year, we enjoy more modern classical sounds to compliment the cold, starry nights of winter on this episode. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy Takach honor family this holiday season
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composers Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach highlight the importance of family on their album featuring the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, as well as conductor Barnaby Smith. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Join us for Theme & Variations
We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme. Our theme for January is NEW: as we begin a new year, share a new music discovery that opened your ears.
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ cellist Senja Rummukainen, backed by conductor Andrew Manze and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, shines in Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The concert kicks off with a piece by Finnish composer Ida Moberg and concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Winter music: part one with guest host Ward Jacobson
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Ward Jacobson shares a soundtrack for cold, dark evenings. Hear seasonal and atmospheric music by Hildur Gudnadottir, Pauline Oliveros and Kaija Saariaho. Listen now!
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Chanticleer brings joy to the holiday season with a new album
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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London Philharmonic Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Alina Ibragimova joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Orion.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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New music for piano with guest host Jake Armerding
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares recent recordings by Marc-Andre Hamelin, Hania Rani and Georgijs Osokins. Selections include compositions by Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Radiohead and more. Listen now!
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The Miro Quartet celebrates 30 years with a holiday recording
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the renowned Miró Quartet continues its 30th-anniversary celebration with its latest album, a holiday-themed recording featuring arrangements by 15 contemporary composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs Handel's 'Messiah'
Celebrate the holidays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring an all-star roster of vocal soloists, vocal ensemble The Singers, and conductor Dinis Sousa. Listen to the live broadcast with host Steve Seel at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, on YourClassical MPR.
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