The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.
Flutist, composer and producer Allison Loggins-Hull is often described as someone whose work ‘defies classification.’ Co-founder of the boundary-breaking flute duo Flutronix and the Cleveland Orchestra’s Daniel R. Lewis Composer Fellow, her music and performances reflect current events, responding to humanitarian, political and social justice themes. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Host Steve Seel gives us a variety of music on Extra Eclectic this week. The program features works by Missy Mazzoli, Jeff Beal and more. Listen now!
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Michelle Cann releases her debut album, ‘Revival: Music of Price and Bonds,’ in which she explores the solo piano music of Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, two composers whose music is recently entering the mainstream after years of suppression.
On this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel explores music from movies on the American Film Institute's top 10 lists for various genres, including ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ ‘King Kong’ and ‘The Lion King.’ Listen now!
Host Steve Staruch takes your requests on Friday Favorites for Aug. 11, 2023, including a dedication of a waltz by Johann Strauss Jr. Joining as a guest is Project DJ (Plus) co-host Mark Scannell.
Known for singing roles in operas that demand his particular bel canto voice and leading projects that uplift music by African American composers, 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.
This week on Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel features Missy Mazzoli’s terrific piece ‘Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres).’ It's part of a full slate of music by awesome women, including Anna Clyne, Errollyn Wallen and Judith Weir.
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Gabríel Ólafs presents his latest project in collaboration with cellist Steiney Sigurðardóttir, a collection of lullabies inspired by Icelandic folk melodies. Find out more.
With plenty of humor, composer Joan Tower talks about her far-reaching career — including why she fled the modernist school of composers — and some mysterious visitations from her dead heroes. Find out more.
