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Rhapsody in Black - Duke Ellington's Black, Brown, and Beige

Duke Ellington's 'Black, Brown and Beige' fuses jazz with classical orchestration

Duke Ellington's 'Black, Brown and Beige' fuses jazz with classical orchestration

Duke Ellington once said, “All arrangements of historic American Negro music have been made by conservatory-trained musicians who inevitably handle it with a European technique. It’s time a big piece of music was written from the inside.” That piece of music was ‘Black, Brown and Beige.’ Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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A final bow for a maverick

A final bow for a maverick

This Saturday, Michael Tilson Thomas will make his final public appearance conducting the San Francisco Symphony, which he led for 25 years. He is a longtime advocate for modern classical music, and on this episode of Extra Eclectic, we honor his life and career. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Listen: 'Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words'
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Joanne Polk returns to the exquisite music of Cécile Chaminade
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Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'

Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Patrick Dupré Quigley, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!

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Sword and Sandal Epics

Sword and Sandal Epics

This week on Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel shares music from Biblical and historical epic films, including ‘The Robe,’ ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Quo Vadis’ and more. Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests and celebration with Steve Staruch
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Pianist Michelle Cann inspires next generation as a noted music teacher
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Earth and sky

Earth and sky

With Earth Day on the way this coming Tuesday, Steve Seel presents two hours of contemporary classical pieces on themes of the environment on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now!

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Phoenix Chorale and Christopher Gabbitas explore seasons and time through music
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