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Rhapsody in Black - Jessie Montgomery

Composer Jessie Montgomery uses music to connect with the world
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Hitting the road

Hitting the road

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, we’re getting a head start on the biggest travel days of the year with contemporary pieces about getting from point A to point B on this edition of the show. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Thomas Søndergård leads the Minnesota Orchestra in Mozart’s 'Requiem'

Thomas Søndergård leads the Minnesota Orchestra in Mozart’s 'Requiem'

Thomas Søndergård leads the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale and four star vocalists in a program centered around Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s epic ‘Requiem.’ Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, on YourClassical MPR.

Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade brings gratitude to her final recording
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'Every Good Thing'

'Every Good Thing'

On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's ‘Every Good Thing’ — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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November birthdays

November birthdays

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate November birthdays in the world of film, including Viven Leigh, Claude Rains and Burt Lancaster — plus a couple of belated birthdays from October. Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with guest host Steve Seel
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Conductor Kedrick Armstrong looks to the past and the future
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Voices of remarkable women

Voices of remarkable women

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel shares two hours of music by women composers. Highlights include Paola Presetini’s ‘Code,’ Reena Esmail’s ‘Black Iris’ and Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s stirring ‘Hear Us In Heaven.’

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