The passage of time
It’s a rhapsodic reflection on the idea of time in the first hour of the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Chris Rogerson’s ‘Thirty Thousand Days,’ Paul Fowler’s ‘Breath’ and other selections. Listen now!
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Extra Eclectic - April 6, 2026
1:58:59
Listen: Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'
Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!
2:35:35
Biblical and ancient epics
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from Biblical and historical epic films, including ‘The Ten Commandments,’ ‘The Story of Ruth,’ ‘Demetrius and the Gladiators’ and more. Listen now!
1:58:58
Going up! 'Elevator Songs' is a high-concept, emotionally turbulent ride
On a new album, the experimental vocal group Roomful of Teeth and songwriter Gabriel Kahane take up residence in a multidimensional hotel with a time-traveling elevator and a quirky clientele.
4:08
The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem
There's a lot more to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" than "peanuts and Cracker Jack."
2:52
Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded
Randall Goosby has been playing violin since he was seven, including studying with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the trajectory of his career shows no signs of slowing down. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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Listen: The Bach Society presents Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and 'Four Seasons'
On March 29, the Bach Society presented a concert featuring soloist Alan Choo in Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ and his lesser-known Gloria RV 588. Listen to the concert now!
2:13:05
JoAnn Falletta and the BPO present Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falleta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present the premiere recording of Iranian-American composer Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Women lead the way
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we wrap Women’s History Month with another program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the future. Selections include music by Gabriela Ortiz, Allision Loggins-Hull and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
1:58:55
March listener requests
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares listeners’ requests for their favorite film music. Selections include music from ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘Hamnent,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and more. Listen now!
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