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A professor who studies the effects of solar radiation on climate composed a string quartet piece using climate data converted to sound in a process called "sonification."

It’s a celebration of MGM Studios on this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’! Host Lynne Warfel highlights films made at MGM and shares the history of the studio. Selections include music from ‘The Pink Panther,’ ‘Doctor Zhivago’ and ‘Goldfinger.’ Listen now!

What if the wind and the sun had a friendly competition to see which one was the strongest? That’s exactly what happens in ‘The Wind and the Sun,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – with storytelling by Julie Amacher, illustrations by Nancy Carlson and music by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Akshaj Turebylu, a YourClassical Fellow, brought a sense of curiosity and dry humor to the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Let summer begin! Listen now with host Steve Staruch!

Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

In the realm of modern classical music, there are a number of ensembles and performers who focus exclusively on the new and experimental. Steve Seel highlights a host of them on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including Brooklyn Rider, So Percussion and the Philip Glass Ensemble.

On his latest album, violinist Daniel Hope explores dance music spanning seven centuries and various genres. Listen to — and watch — his interview with host Julie Amacher on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’!

Join host Lynne Warfel for two hours of your favorite film music on the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ in which we celebrate Memorial Day with music from films that honor service and sacrifice, including ‘Linclon,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘War Horse.’ Listen now!

You can’t go wrong with (choose one!): Tchaikovsky, Copland, Vaughan-Williams, (etc!) was the rallying cry of the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ And you can’t go wrong with a Project DJ co-host like Abby Bormann either. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!

Bryce Dessner is equally at home writing classical works as he is playing guitar in the critically-acclaimed band The National. Host Steve Seel features his Concerto for Two Pianos on this edition of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now!