Chi-Chi Nwanoku champions diverse music in Europe
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.
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A night out
‘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!
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Guitarist Sharon Isbin goes live and shares a memory with Andres Segovia
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!
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August listener requests
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!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests and Project DJ co-host Penelope Corbett
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!
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Awadagin Pratt is opening doors for young Black classical artists
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.
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Music in motion
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!
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Violist Molly Gebrian and pianist Danny Holt celebrate three 'Trailblazers' of classical music
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!
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Michael York
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ it’s a celebration of Michael York! Host Lynne Warfel interviews York and features music from some of productions the productions he’s best known for, including ‘Cabaret,’ ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘The Four Musketeers.’ Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests and Project DJ co-hosts Alicia Guo and Milly Baily
On this episode of Friday Favorites, young artists from the Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestras joined host Steve Staruch to share highlights from the orchestra’s recent tour of France and Spain. Listen now!
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