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Rhapsody in Black - Errolyn Wallen

Errollyn Wallen's compositions are out of this world

Errollyn Wallen's compositions are out of this world

Composer Errollyn Wallen has had teachers tell her that classical music is ‘not her sort of music’ and has had to deal with being underestimated her whole life. Now she is one of the United Kingdom’s leading composers. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Sounds for an autumn night

Sounds for an autumn night

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Toru Takemitsu’s ‘A String Around Autumn’ is the centerpiece of an hour that sets the tone for the coming of fall, with additional music by Xavi Torres and Michael Harrison. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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A beloved music producer is dying. His clients came to his home for a farewell concert
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Composer Tina Davidson embraces vulnerability on new recording
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‘Two Frogs’

What happens when two frogs, one from Kyoto and the other from Osaka, decide to travel the rest of Japan and cross paths along the way? Find out in ‘Two Frogs,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Aerin O’Malley, illustrations by Mia Jennings and Japanese classical music.

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September birthdays

September birthdays

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate September birthdays in the world of film, including Robert Wise, Peter Sellers, Mitzi Gaynor, Laruen Bacall and Elia Kazan. Listen now!

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Jazz legend Herb Alpert releases his 50th album
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with guest host Julie Amacher
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A mysterious hum and a charismatic leader stoke chaos in Missy Mazzoli's opera
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Listen to the 2024 BBC Proms on YourClassical

Listen to the 2024 BBC Proms on YourClassical

The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.

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