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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 - Jan. 17, 2024

South American sounds

South American sounds

On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel explores composers from South America, including music by Brazil’s Clarice Assad, Venezuela’s Gabriela Montero and Argentina’s Osvaldo Golijov. Listen now!

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UK composers

UK composers

On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel shares a program featuring music by composers from the United Kingdom, such as Elizabeth Maconchy, Thomas Ades and Helen Grime. Listen now!

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Music for a winter night with guest host Ward Jacobson
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Another great year for contemporary classical

Another great year for contemporary classical

Steve Seel shares selections from some of the most exciting contemporary classical music recordings of 2023 on this week's show of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including music by Awadagin Pratt, Carlos Simon and Ashley Jackson.

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Winter meditation

Winter meditation

‘Extra Eclectic’ continues its winter meditation on its latest episode with instrumental and vocal music on themes of stillness and peace, including works by Rebecca Dale, Aaron Jay Kernis and Joceyln Morlock. Listen now with guest host Bonnie North.

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A winter night's perfect soundtrack

A winter night's perfect soundtrack

As we approach the winter solstice, ‘Extra Eclectic’ host Steve Seel features more music about snow and cold. We hear pieces from Kaija Saariaho, Takashi Yoshimatsu, John Luther Adams and Max Richter. Listen now.

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Beauty in the cold

Beauty in the cold

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel finds the beauty in the cold with chilling works by John Luther Adams, Jennifer Higdon and Missy Mazzoli. Listen now.

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Women's voices, and a snowy serenade

Women's voices, and a snowy serenade

Some of today's most celebrated women composers are in the spotlight on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including Missy Mazzoli, Reena Esmail and Vivian Fung. In the second hour of the show, host Steve Seel presents a snowy tableau with wintry works by Michael Fine, Angel Lam and others.

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Music for Thanksgiving and a starry November night

Music for Thanksgiving and a starry November night

It's American sounds on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ in honor of Thanksgiving. Host Steve Seel also pays tribute to the starry skies that herald the winter season, with star-themed pieces by John Luther Adams, Robert Morris and Stanley Grill. Listen now.

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Modern classical music embraces the saxophone

Modern classical music embraces the saxophone

Saxophones are the focus in the first hour of ‘Extra Eclectic’ this week, as host Steve Seel features music by John Adams, Michael Daugherty, Marc Mellits and more. Hour 2 gets a bit chilly, with music that evokes both northern climates and autumnal atmospheres. 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.