Friday Favorites: Listener requests for the beginning of September
It was a bit of everything (with a kitchen sink also thrown in) on the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
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Friday Favorites - Sept. 6, 2024
4:00:56
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.
5:00
Modern music thrives at the Proms
On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel has more from the 2024 BBC Proms festival, including ‘Stravaganza’ — a new work by Karl Jenkins written for saxophonist Jess Gillam — and an adventurous piece by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho. Listen now!
1:58:59
Jan Vogler performs rare cello concerto on latest recording
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Jan Vogler presents the world premiere recording of the Cello Concerto by Enrique Casals, as well as a more familiar one, on his latest album. Listen now!
37:41
Cantus: 'I Hear America Singing'
The view of one’s life’s work has taken on different meanings in societies and eras across the world. This Labor Day, join Cantus for ‘I Hear America Singing,’ a joyful examination of the role work has played in our lives in years past and how work might evolve into the future. Listen now!
59:00
‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’
Let’s celebrate all the amazing things your brain does for you! See how well you and your brain work together in Minnesota Neuropsychology’s ‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’ — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Valerie Kahler and music by Ludwig Thuille.
4:46
Great actresses of the 30s, 40s and 50s with guest host Bonnie North
On this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Scott Blankenship celebrates August birthdays in the world of film, including Jerome Moross, Peter O’Toole, Billie Burke, Alfred Hitchcock, Maureen O’Hara, Gene Kelly and more.
1:59:56
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Abby Bormann at the Minnesota State Fair
Project DJ co-host Abby Bormann wowed the crowd at the State Fair presenting the best that ‘Friday Favorites’ had to offer! Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
3:58:53
Legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix loved classical music
Jimi Hendrix, who set London’s club scene ablaze and literally set his guitar ablaze while performing at Woodstock, also had a burning desire to study classical music. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
5:00
Getting in the spirit
The music is exultant on this week’s show, as host Steve Seel brings us John Adams’ ‘Hallelujah Junction’ and we visit the 2024 BBC Proms Festival for a live recording of Wynton Marsalis’ ‘Herald, Holler and Hallelujah.’ Listen now!