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Discover the top movie scores by Hans Zimmer that continue to push cinematic boundaries. Immerse yourself in iconic soundtracks that resonate beyond the screen.  

Isata Kanneh-Mason, who has musical siblings, presents a new recording of piano concertos and sonatas by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Chloe Chua and composer Michael Daugherty in August’s recordings of the month.

Chi-Chi Nwanoku, founder of the Chineke! Foundation and Orchestra, is a champion of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians in Europe. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

‘You Come Here Often?’ It's not a question, but the name of the piano piece by Michael Tilson Thomas that opens this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ which nods to gathering places with John Adams’ Saxophone Concerto, Paul Schoenfield’s ‘Cafe Music’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Sharon Isbin builds on the energy of a historic concert performance with ‘Live in Aspen’ and shares a memorable anecdote about legendary mentor Andres Segovia. Listen now!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections from ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘Julius Caesar.’ Listen now!

On the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ host Steve Staruch is joined by University of Minnesota student Penelope Corbett, who loves science and the violin. She speaks passionately about both, and shares listener requests as the Project DJ co-host. Listen now!

Awadagin Pratt is a professor of piano at the University of Cincinnati and the recipient of multiple awards. He’s never shied away from talking about his experiences as a Black man in classical music, and he’s working to make it a more welcoming space. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

The momentum is palpable on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as host Steve Seel brings us works that hum along with motor-like rhythms. We enjoy Nico Muhly’s ‘Motion,’ Alex Shapiro’s ‘Perpetual Spark,’ Philip Glass’ ‘Music in Similar Motion’ and more. Listen now!

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violist Molly Gebrian collaborates with pianist Danny Holt on ‘Trailblazers,’ an album featuring sonatas by Henriette Bosmans, Ethel Smyth and Dora Pejacevic. Find out more!