Violinist Rachel Barton Pine blurs the boundaries of what you might think a classical musician is and does. Not only has she created a pathway for metal fans to explore classical music, but she’s a genuine ally for Black artists and the music they create. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Fall is slowly creeping in, and host Steve Seel brings us some modern classical works in an autumnal mode on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’
On this week’s episode of New Classical Tracks, conductor Simone Menezes collaborates with soprano Camila Provenzale and the Philharmonic Zurich on ‘Amazonia,’ a new album honoring the Amazon rainforest. Find out more!
Join Lynne Warfel for two full hours of your favorite film music on the latest episode of 'Saturday Cinema,' in which we celebrate October birthdays with music from the films of Julie Andrews, Walter Matthau, Stanley Holloway, Charlton Heston, Ethel Waters, Angela Lansbury and more. Listen now.
Sweet memories of Octobers past turn the latest episode of 'Friday Favorites' into a pumpkin spice party! Listen now with host Steve Staruch as he plays listener requests.
Columbia University graduate and polyglot Paul Robeson was a bass-baritone who advocated for the performance of African American spirituals in classical spaces. Considered a ‘darling of the entertainment industry,’ he was almost erased from history for his outspoken activism. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Autumn is here! We've put together a playlist of classical music to accompany the cooler weather and turning leaves. Listen now, and enjoy the sounds of a colorful season.
As our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues, this edition of ‘Extra Eclectic’ showcases contemporary classical works from South America. We hear music by Venezuelan composer Gabriela Montero, Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov, Brazilian composer Marcelo Zarvos and Gabriela Lena Frank. Listen now with guest host Bonnie North.
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, the lute and viola da gamba duo Carolyn Surrick and Ronn McFarlane share the music of their lives on their latest album, 'And So Flows the River.'
On ‘SymphonyCast’ with host Steve Seel, Joshua Bell joins the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to perform Bruch’s ever-popular Violin Concerto No. 1. Bell also leads the SPCO in two more time-tested favorites: Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 and Bizet’s Symphony No. 1. Listen now.
