Guest host Vernon Neal features John Adams' ‘After the Fall’
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Vernon Neal spotlights composer John Adams’ new piano concerto, ‘After the Fall.’ Listen now!
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Extra Eclectic - Feb. 12, 2025
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Lost songs from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' find voice in new piece
Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. Lost songs from the 1960 premiere are featured in a new work and an album this season.
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Christian-Pierre La Marca highlights love through the Schumanns' music
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, French cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca pays tribute to Clara and Robert Schumann on a new album inspired by their love letters. Listen now!
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The Kennedy Center's history was, until now, marked by cooperation and independence
Proposed in 1955 by President Dwight Eisenhower and championed by the arts enthusiast whose name it would ultimately bear, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a storied history.
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A program in Chicago lends rare musical instruments to young, gifted musicians
Promising violinists can get their hands on a Stradivarius and other 18th century instruments through a lending program out of Chicago.
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A birthday Valentine for John
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel highlights John Williams’ best scores and stories, celebrating his 93 years. Selections include music from ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Home Alone’ and more. Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: a piano-filled selection of listener requests
The piano is center stage for this week’s episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition,’ Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, with other heroic piano gems, made this a monster of a piano show! Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
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Gil Scott-Heron's message for the 1970s — and today
Gil Scott-Heron was a self-described ‘bluesologist’ and a bold voice of social activism in music in the 1970s and ‘80s. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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A Black History Month celebration
We begin our celebration of Black History Month on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ with two hours devoted to the music of Black 20th- and 21st-century composers, including Carlos Simon, Jessie Montomery and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Go behind the scenes of Minnesota Opera's 'The Snowy Day'
Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Listen as host Tynia Major speaks to cast members and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of the Feb. 8 premiere.
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