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Saturday Cinema - Sept. 14, 2024

Back to school

Back to school

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from films about teaching, schools and more, including ‘Dead Poets’ Society,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘Inside Out.’ Listen now!

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Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29

Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29

DePrince, born in Sierra Leone, lost both her parents during the country’s civil war. She became the youngest principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and later joined the Boston Ballet.

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Julian Westerlund
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Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is about to open its new state-of-the-art facility
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Soundtracks on the cutting edge

Soundtracks on the cutting edge

On this edition of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we hear highlights from a concert at the 2024 BBC Proms celebrating creative cinematic sounds, including music by Son Lux from ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,’ Bryce Dessner from ‘Sing Sing’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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JoAnn Falletta celebrates mentor and close friend Lukas Foss on new album
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A musician on a U.S. tour is turning audiences into a 'pub choir'
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September listener requests

September listener requests

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections from ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ ‘Hugo’ and ‘The Hunt for Red October.’ Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests for the beginning of September
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Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason grew up in a family surrounded by music

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason grew up in a family surrounded by music

Raised in a family surrounded by music, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason has worked hard to become a successful concert and recording artist. She had help along the way, primarily from her parents, who made sacrifices to ensure that she and her six younger siblings have all had wonderful music educations. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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