On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from great Westerns. Selections include ‘Big Country,’ ‘The Searchers,’ ‘The Cowboys,’ ‘How the West Was Won’ and ‘Dances with Wolves.’ Listen now!
Antonin Dvorak’s ‘American Quartet’ has been recorded countless times, but Charles Loeffler’s octet had never been performed, let alone recorded. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Janine Jansen and a debut from a chamber music collective associated with Carnegie Hall.
Cassie Kinoshi has taken on the role of musical mad scientist by mixing together Black American jazz, West African and Caribbean rhythms, and Western classical music in a process of compositional nuclear fusion. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
It’s hard to believe that nights are already getting a bit longer again! On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we’ll hear Meredith Monk’s ‘Nightfall,’ Johann Johannsson’s ‘Good Night, Day,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Who Turns Out The Light’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Daniel Hope explores 500 years of Irish music and history on his latest album, ‘Irish Roots.’ Listen as he plays an excerpt of ‘Danny Boy,’ a piece that is linked to Ireland like none other. Listen now!
On this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from films with classic summer themes: the Fourth of July, travel, vacations and more. Selections include ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy,’ ‘1776,’ ‘Summertime,’ ‘Picnic’ and ‘Room with a View.’ Listen now!
Sly5thAve is a multifaceted musician from Texas whose arrangements fuse his education in jazz saxophone, his classical arranging skills and his Nigerian roots to create a whole new musical experience. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we celebrate Independence Day. Host Steve Seel brings us two hours of music by American composers. Laurie Anderson’s ‘Statue of Liberty,’ Alex Berko’s ‘Sacred Place’ and John Adams’ ‘Shaker Loops’ are among the selections. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Lara Downes presents a reimagined ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ arranged by composer Edmar Colón in a performance alongside Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Orchestra. Find out more!
As we observe July Fourth, enjoy this soaring performance of "From Sea to Shining Sea" by the Aeolians of Oakwood University and about 750 Minnesota high school choir students.
