60 dancers who fled the war now take the stage — as The United Ukrainian Ballet
The company, based in The Hague, is like a secret weapon, says the Ukrainian Ambassador.
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Moses Hogan created community through worship
Choir director Moses Hogan, who died at 45 in 2003, built community through worship and song. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Celebrate Black History Month with classical music
YourClassical presents music from diverse sources 24/7, year-round. For Black History Month, in addition to this regular programming, we’re paying tribute to the essential music of great Black composers and performers with the special content listed and linked below. Come celebrate with us throughout February!
Cleveland Orchestra performs the music of George Walker
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violist Eliesha Nelson talks about the Cleveland Orchestra’s latest recording featuring the music of George Walker. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!
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Meet Vernon Neal, the host of 'Rhapsody in Black'
Meet Vernon Neal, the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.
Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center
The United Ukrainian Ballet Company is made up of dancers taking refuge in the Netherlands. The company travels to Washington, D.C., to perform Giselle, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.
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January Listener Requests
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features listener’s favorite tracks from 'The Sound of Music,' 'Patton,' 'Fahrenheit 451' and more. Listen now!
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Forensic musicologists race to rescue works lost after the Holocaust
The Exilarte Center in Vienna is the world's leading research institution devoted to preserving the work of composers such as Walter Arlen and others, who were exiled or killed during the Holocaust.
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Friday Favorites: Mozart's birthday, busy Ravel and co-host Colleen Bur
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for Jan. 27, 2023, we celebrate Mozart’s birthday, a Northfield listener wins the unofficial award for best description of a piece of music and host Steve Staruch is joined by Project DJ co-host Colleen Bur.
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For Missy Mazzoli, composing is the hard work of making life easier
The composer of Breaking the Waves speaks candidly about equity in her field, the importance of role models and the unglamorous side of writing music every day.