June listener requests
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for music from their favorite films and TV shows, including ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Braveheart.’ Listen now!
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Saturday Cinema - June 21, 2025
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests remembering Alfred Brendel with Tom Crann
On the latest episode of Friday Favorites: Remembering Alfred Brendel with some Schubert. Check. A celebratory anthem for Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. Check. The signature aria from the great Pavarotti, and so much more! Listen now with host Tom Crann!
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Classical Queery: 'How can you support the work of trans artists?'
In celebration of Pride, host Mya Temanson presents Classical Queery, a series that illustrates how classical music can uplift queer voices and how queer experiences can transform the classical music scene. This week, composer and singer Mari Esabel Valverde answers the question: “How can you support the work of trans artists?”
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Terence Blanchard is a legend of jazz, film music, opera and more
In 2021, Terence Blanchard became the first Black composer to have an opera staged at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Whether it’s performing or composing jazz, film music and opera, he does it exceptionally well. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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Terry Riley at 90
Iconoclastic and massively influential American composer Terry Riley celebrates his 90th birthday on June 24, and we honor him this week on ‘Extra Eclectic’ by devoting the entire first hour to a cross-section of his output. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Violinist Lynda O'Connor celebrates Vivaldi with 'The Irish Four Seasons'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Irish violinist Lynda O’Connor releases her debut solo recording featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ alongside Ailbhe McDonagh’s recently composed ‘The Irish Four Seasons.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Fathers' Day and Juneteenth
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate dads, grandpas, uncles and other father figures interwoven with films about the African American experience. Selections include music from ‘Up,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ and more. Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests for Father's Day weekend with Tom Crann
On the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ ahead of Father’s Day, host Tom Crann shares music that two listeners say reminds them of lakes and loons and Dad. Additionally, hear a birthday celebration for Edvard Grieg and Philip Glass’ ‘Mad Rush.’ Listen now!
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Classical Queery: 'What are queer spaces?'
In celebration of Pride, host Mya Temanson presents Classical Queery, a series that illustrates how classical music can uplift queer voices and how queer experiences can transform the classical music scene. This week, three special guests answer the question: “What are queer spaces?”
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Tenor Lawrence Brownlee uplifts African American music and youth
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee is conscious of how the work of Black singers in the past has helped him succeed in his career, and he intends to do the same for upcoming young singers. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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