'Words and Music of Black America'
This National Poetry Month, join host Andrea Blain for ‘Words and Music of Black America,’ a special featuring music with texts by Black poets. Listen now!
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Words and Music of Black America
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Sarah Kirkland Snider presents an album of only orchestral works
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Sarah Kirkland Snider presents an album of orchestral works. The recording features the Metropolis Ensemble with Artistic Director and conductor Andrew Cyr. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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The passage of time
It’s a rhapsodic reflection on the idea of time in the first hour of the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Chris Rogerson’s ‘Thirty Thousand Days,’ Paul Fowler’s ‘Breath’ and other selections. Listen now!
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Listen: The Bach Society presents Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and 'Four Seasons'
On March 29, the Bach Society presented a concert featuring soloist Alan Choo in Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ and his lesser-known Gloria RV 588. Listen to the concert now!
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Listen: 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 Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!
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Biblical and ancient epics
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from Biblical and historical epic films, including ‘The Ten Commandments,’ ‘The Story of Ruth,’ ‘Demetrius and the Gladiators’ and more. Listen now!
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Going up! 'Elevator Songs' is a high-concept, emotionally turbulent ride
On a new album, the experimental vocal group Roomful of Teeth and songwriter Gabriel Kahane take up residence in a multidimensional hotel with a time-traveling elevator and a quirky clientele.
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The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem
There's a lot more to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" than "peanuts and Cracker Jack."
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JoAnn Falletta and the BPO present Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falleta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present the premiere recording of Iranian-American composer Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Women lead the way
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we wrap Women’s History Month with another program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the future. Selections include music by Gabriela Ortiz, Allision Loggins-Hull and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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