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New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Simon Wynberg

ARC Ensemble highlights the chamber works of Frederick Block

ARC Ensemble highlights the chamber works of Frederick Block

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ host Julie Amacher speaks with Simon Wynberg, artistic director of the ARC Ensemble, about the latest installment in the group’s ‘Music in Exile’ series, featuring chamber works by Frederick Block. Listen now!

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Listen: Minnesota Orchestra presents 'Nordic Tales and Folklore'

Listen: Minnesota Orchestra presents 'Nordic Tales and Folklore'

On Friday, the Minnesota Orchestra wrapped up its Nordic adventures concert series with a program featuring music by Edvard Grieg and Ørjan Matre, as well as the Violin Concerto by Carl Nielsen featuring soloist Johan Dalene. Listen to the concert now!

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Listen to 'Songs of Freedom,' with G. Phillip Shoultz

Listen to 'Songs of Freedom,' with G. Phillip Shoultz

While protesting the difficult conditions of racism and injustice in the United States, people sang freedom songs to give them strength to keep on working for the cause. Join us for ‘Songs of Freedom,’ narrated by G. Phillip Shoultz, in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Listen now!

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MLK

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact is more important than ever. Join us for a special edition of ‘Performance Today’ honoring King through music. We'll celebrate his legacy with a piece dedicated to Dr. King in 1963: Montgomery Variations by Margaret Bonds. Join us for music honoring Dr. Martin Luther King on today’s show.

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I'd like to thank the Academy

I'd like to thank the Academy

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from the biggest Oscar winners across all categories. Selections include music from ‘Titanic,’ ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Up’ and more. Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests for a chilly weekend
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Can James McVinnie change your mind about the pipe organ?
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Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes

Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes

Margaret Bonds dealt with racism as she broke barriers for future generations of Black women composers. Find out how the words and friendship of renowned Black novelist Langston Hughes helped her with that struggle in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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An evocation of memories

An evocation of memories

This week’s episode of Extra Eclectic examines memory through music. Host Steve Seel features works by Esa-Pekka Salonen, Christopher Tignor, Meredith Monk and Steven Mackey’s ‘Mnemosyne’s Pool,’ honoring the Greek goddess of memory. Listen now!

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Listen to 'The Magic of Joe Hisaishi'

Listen to 'The Magic of Joe Hisaishi'

For 40 years, Studio Ghibli’s world-class animated films have enchanted global audiences, including Joe Hisaishi’s unforgettable film scores. Join us as we celebrate the legacy (and 75th birthday) of this legendary composer. Listen now!

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