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Extra Eclectic - Sept. 3, 2025

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,' we’re considering astronomy, astrophysics, and the atomic age with works by Caroline Shaw, Meredith Monk, Mary Lattimore, Jennifer Higdon and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!


Extra Eclectic

Dayna Szyndrowski

Outer and inner space

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Jess Gillam

New Classical Tracks - Jess Gillam

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.


Julie Amacher

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Jess Gillam

New Classical Tracks: Jess Gillam

Prelude No. 15 - Lera Auerbach

New Classical Tracks® 

Robin Clewley

Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism'

Cantus: I Hear America Singing

The view of one’s life’s work has taken on different meanings in societies and eras across the world. This Labor Day, join Cantus for ‘I Hear America Singing,’ a joyful examination of the role work has played in our lives in years past and how work might evolve into the future. Listen now!


cantus i hear america singing

A group of eight performers in matching navy suits

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Cantus: 'I Hear America Singing'

Saturday Cinema - Aug. 30, 2025

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that celebrate (and worry about) a new school year. Selections include ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘Goodbye, Mr. Chips,’ ‘To Sir with Love’ and a lot more. Listen now!


Saturday Cinema

Back to school

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Rhapsody in Black - John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme'

Vernon Neal is the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.


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Vernon Neal

In 1965, saxophonist John Coltrane released his iconic album ‘A Love Supreme.’ Explore the spiritual journey captured in this jazz opus, its unique composition and its enduring influence on musicians worldwide. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast. 


Rhapsody in Black - John Coltrane's A Love Supreme

Rhapsody in Black

Chuck Stewart/Universal Music Group

John Coltrane captures a spiritual journey in 'A Love Supreme'

Extra Eclectic - Aug. 27, 2025

We’re contemplating the importance and mystery of our planet on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with two hours of Earth-themed works, including selections from the 2025 BBC Proms festival. Listen now with host Steve Seel!


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A celebration of the earth

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Avi Avital

New Classical Tracks - Avi Avital

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ mandolinist Avi Avital talks about his latest project with the Between Worlds Ensemble: an album that explores how folk music can fuel new progressive concert music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


Traditional, Sousamoglou: Raiko

Christoph Köstlin

Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens

Saturday Cinema - Aug. 23, 2025

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for music from their favorite films and TV shows, including ‘The Great Race,’ ‘Dunkirk’ and ‘Jane Eyre.’ Listen now! 


August listener requests

How Yunchan Lim changed my mind about Tchaikovsky’s ‘Seasons’

Tom Huizenga

In a new album, the youngest ever Van Cliburn winner puts his own stamp on Tchaikovsky's undervalued set of piano pieces called The Seasons.


Pianist Yunchan Lim at the piano credit Bonsook Koo

Yunchan Lim - Tchaikovsky The Seasons, Op 37a VI, June,  Barcarolle (Album Audio)

Bonsook Koo

How Yunchan Lim changed my mind about Tchaikovsky's 'Seasons'

Rhapsody in Black - Imani Winds

The players of the Imani Winds have had faith in commissioning new works that uplift the profile of BIPOC composers and performers. They have been doing so for more than 25 years. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 


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