Violinist Tessa Lark goes back to her roots
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Tessa Lark combines bluegrass and classical on her latest recording, ‘The Stradgrass Sessions.’
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Memorial Day 2023
On this episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel presents her annual Memorial Day show of film music in honor of those who sacrificed everything for their country. Listen to the program now, including music from ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Platoon’ and ‘War Horse.’
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What is it about a lullaby that helps kids fall asleep?
NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin has a trick to get her kids to fall asleep at bedtime: lullabies. Science backs it up: Singing to your child helps them fall asleep faster, even than listening to Mozart!
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Friday Favorites: ‘Navy Hymn,' 'Ashokan Farewell’ and Project DJ co-host Nicholas Hinson
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for May 26, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Les gets his request for ‘The Navy Hymn,’ and Joseph hears ‘Ashokan Farewell’ in Iowa. Also, Project DJ co-host Nicholas Hinson, a graduate from St. Olaf College, talks about building organs and singing with the Minnesota Chorale.
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How composer Nicholas Britell created the sound of 'Succession'
Sunday's finale marked the end of 'Succession' and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show's signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.
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Angélique Kidjo is a voice for social justice
Angélique Kidjo is a powerhouse of African music and a voice for social justice. Born in Benin, she embraces diverse influences, from traditional African rhythms to blues, rock and soul. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Osmo Vänskä finds a message about life in Mahler's Symphony No. 9
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, conductor Osmo Vänskä explores how Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 carries a message of life in his latest recording with the Minnesota Orchestra.
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'Dreams of the Fallen': A Memorial Day tribute to U.S. military heroes
'Dreams of the Fallen' recognizes and memorializes through music and poetry those who have protected our country — often at great sacrifice — from before its founding to the present. Listen now to this tribute to U.S. military heroes.
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South African choir sang for Queen Victoria, with great highs — and awful lows
The singers traveled to England for a tour to raise money to build a technical college. Their story is receiving renewed attention because of a new dance performance based on the concert tour.
Bernard Herrman: A Heart at Fire's Center
On this episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel talks with four-time Emmy-nominated producer and author Steven C. Smith about his book ‘A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann.’ The music includes selections from Herrmann’s scores for ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much,’ ‘Psycho’ and ‘Citizen Kane.
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