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Extra Eclectic

Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. central every Wednesday on YourClassical Radio.

Extra Eclectic - April 17, 2024

Reflections on the water

Reflections on the water

The Pacific Ocean figures prominently on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with David Crowell’s ‘Pacific Coast Highway’ Daniel Temkin’s ‘Ocean's Call’ and more. We also look forward to Earth Day with a playlist including Dustin O’Halloran’s ‘Spiritus Naturae Aeternus.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel.

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An eclipse 'theme and variations'

An eclipse 'theme and variations'

As we continue to bask in the afterglow of this week’s eclipse, we’ll enjoy music about light and shadow. Outi Tarkianinen’s ‘Midnight Sun Variations,’ Vanessa Lann’s ‘Shining Still’ and Elena Ruehr’s ‘Shadow Light’ are featured. Ward Jacobsen guest hosts.

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As the universe turns

As the universe turns

The coming eclipse has us thinking about planetary bodies, the cosmos and the concept of “night” on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel brings us works including Joby Talbot’s ‘Ink Dark Moon’ and Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Nuits, Adieux.’

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Women's history, women's present

Women's history, women's present

As we wrap up Women's History Month, it feels impossible to fit in everything we want to feature by today’s women composers. Steve Seel brings us pieces by Caroline Shaw, Raminta Serksnyte, Mahdis Golzar Kashani and Gity Razaz.

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Women are composing the future

Women are composing the future

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to women who are creating our musical present and future! On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel brings another program of female composers, including Gabriela Montero, Andrea Tarrodi and Allison Loggins-Hull.

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Celebrating Women's History Month, with guest host Bonnie North

Celebrating Women's History Month, with guest host Bonnie North

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a special edition of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ curated by YourClassical fellow and cellist Audrey Q. Snyder. She has programmed selections that push the genre, with pieces by Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, Chen Yi and more. 

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Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Song From the Uproar,’ with guest host Ward Jacobson
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Tales of evil and good, as told by Black composers

Tales of evil and good, as told by Black composers

As we close out Black History Month, ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with host Steve Seel, features a program of musical storytelling that explores themes of good and evil with selections by Wynton Marsalis and Derrick Skye. Listen now!

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Celebrating Black contemporary composers

Celebrating Black contemporary composers

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Steve Seel continues celebrating Black History Month by featuring modern and contemporary Black composers and performers, including Shelley Washington, Jessie Montgomery and our exclusive recording of harpist Ashley Jackson. Listen now!

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History and Hearts

History and Hearts

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ our celebration of Black History Month continues with an hour of Black composers honoring the trailblazers who inspired them. In the second hour, host Steve Seel presents a Valentine's Day collage of the many different experiences of love. Listen now!

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About Extra Eclectic

Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. central every Wednesday on YourClassical Radio.