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Can a work of modern classical music be both ‘attractive’ and ‘dissonant’? Extra Eclectic host Steve Seel explores this question on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ with the Piano Concerto by Thomas Ades.

On this week’s episode of New Classical Tracks, cellist Clancy Newman and pianist Natalie Zhu explore the beauty of America through the combination of emotion and structure on their debut album, ‘From Method to Madness.’ Find out more!

This week on SymphonyCast, host Steve Seel welcomes back the BBC Proms, and this concert is pulsing with dance. Selections include the European premiere of Carlos Simon’s ‘Four Black American Dances,’ George Gershwin’s Concerto in F and Maurice Ravel’s ‘La Valse.’

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ Lynne Warfel celebrates the much more than five-year mission of ‘Star Trek’ on its 57th anniversary with a survey of the fine music composed for the original TV series and later incarnations.

From an all-Dvorak hour celebrating his 182nd birthday to a walk through an autumn apple orchard, the Friday Favorites program for Sept. 8, 2023, was a sweet treat for the ear (and the imagination!). Listen now with host Steve Staruch.

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers performs a Tiny Desk Concert featuring a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her $16 million instrument.

Afro-Brazilian guitarist Plinio Fernandes’ style is a unique alchemy of the Brazilian folk and popular songs he grew up with, Latin classical traditions and the Western canon. He recently released his debut album and is working to teach and inspire new generations of musicians. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, Steve Seel showcases the world premiere of composer Judith Weir’s work ‘Begin Afresh,’ which took place at the 2023 BBC Proms Festival on Aug. 24. It's a piece that Weir says was inspired by the trees and plants that she observed during the changing seasons over the course of a year. Listen now!

On this week’s episode of New Classical Tracks, Canadian pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin presents his latest recording, ‘Faure: Nocturnes and Barcarolles,’ featuring music by Gabriel Faure, as well as a collaboration with pianist and radio host-producer Cathy Fuller. Find out more!

In a country where open expressions of sorrow can be interpreted as political, Peng Haitao's piano performance in public strikes a chord with many in China.