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Friday Favorites - March 1, 2024

Friday Favorites: Listener requests for the start of spring

Friday Favorites: Listener requests for the start of spring

The first day of (meteorological) spring brought out a bouquet of requests for ‘Friday Favorites,’ including Aaron Copland’s ‘Appalachian Spring’ and a sweet performance of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Listen now with host Steve Staruch.

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‘The Little Squirrel Who Worried’

What can small critters do when they’re too afraid to venture out into the forest? Find out in ‘The Little Squirrel Who Worried,’ by Katie O'Donoghue — a special “quiet time” episode of YourClassical Storytime to help young listeners learn to relax, featuring narration by Andrea Blain and music by John Field.

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New donors step in to buy naming rights where Philadelphia's orchestra performs
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Tales of evil and good, as told by Black composers

Tales of evil and good, as told by Black composers

As we close out Black History Month, ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with host Steve Seel, features a program of musical storytelling that explores themes of good and evil with selections by Wynton Marsalis and Derrick Skye. Listen now!

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Conductors Diane Retallack and Eugene Rogers present 'Black Is Beautiful'
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Cellist Sophia Alexander chats with us about being featured in all-Minnesota 'From the Top' episode
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Oscar winners, Part 2

Oscar winners, Part 2

It’s week two of Oscar winners on ‘Saturday Cinema!’ Join Lynne Warfel for a look at winners from the 20th century, including selections from ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Ben-Hur.’ Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests and Project DJ Plus co-host Ethan Larson
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Omar Thomas composes music rooted in Black and LGBTQIA+ liberation and affirmation
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Celebrating Black contemporary composers

Celebrating Black contemporary composers

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Steve Seel continues celebrating Black History Month by featuring modern and contemporary Black composers and performers, including Shelley Washington, Jessie Montgomery and our exclusive recording of harpist Ashley Jackson. Listen now!

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