Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. central every Wednesday on YourClassical Radio.
‘You Come Here Often?’ It's not a question, but the name of the piano piece by Michael Tilson Thomas that opens this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ which nods to gathering places with John Adams’ Saxophone Concerto, Paul Schoenfield’s ‘Cafe Music’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
The momentum is palpable on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as host Steve Seel brings us works that hum along with motor-like rhythms. We enjoy Nico Muhly’s ‘Motion,’ Alex Shapiro’s ‘Perpetual Spark,’ Philip Glass’ ‘Music in Similar Motion’ and more. Listen now!
It’s music for two this week on ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as Steve Seel features works for two players, or two soloists with orchestra. Selections include pieces by Steve Reich, Jessie Montgomery and Richard Danielpour. Listen now!
This week on Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel brings us percussive sounds with an emphasis on vibraphones, bells, marimbas, and yes, the piano. We hear works from Takashi Yoshimatsu, John Luther Adams, and more.
On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel features music by Black American composers with an added undercurrent on the theme of unity. We hear works from Carlos Simon’s ‘Warmth of Other Suns’ to Valerie Coleman’s ‘Umoja: Anthem of Unity’ and more.
It’s hard to believe that nights are already getting a bit longer again! On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we’ll hear Meredith Monk’s ‘Nightfall,’ Johann Johannsson’s ‘Good Night, Day,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Who Turns Out The Light’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we celebrate Independence Day. Host Steve Seel brings us two hours of music by American composers. Laurie Anderson’s ‘Statue of Liberty,’ Alex Berko’s ‘Sacred Place’ and John Adams’ ‘Shaker Loops’ are among the selections. Listen now!
American sounds are in the spotlight on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Selections include Kevin Puts’ orchestral ode to Santa Cruz’s annual Cabrillo Festival and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet’s appreciation of Michael Hedges. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with guest host Bonnie North, Catherine Gregory, Mary Stolper and more play contemporary music for flute. Plus, Kojiro Umezaki plays the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute, in excerpts from the album ‘A Distance, Intertwined.’ Listen now!
Summer means music festivals! On this week’s ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel samples from the incredible choices modern classical fans have this year for a road trip. We hear from composers and performers who will be showcased at Aspen, Grand Teton and more. Listen now!
Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. central every Wednesday on YourClassical Radio.
