Composer Paola Prestini’s ‘G-Force’ uses gravity as a metaphor for the weightiness of “a life well lived.” We hear her work, as well as two exclusive live recordings from the BBC Proms, on this week’s Extra Eclectic, with host Steve Seel.
The new record label La Boîte à Pépites is dedicated to raising the profile of female composers whose works have been neglected.
Butch Thompson, the original pianist on ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ died this week at 78. The spritely pianist, who entertained audiences around the world and charmed fellow musicians, was known for more than just his music, and his good nature came through in his artistry.
Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.
Prey, the new prequel to the 1987 blockbuster Predator streaming on Hulu, features a sophisticated soundtrack influenced both by Native cultures and video games
Composer Robert Nathaniel Dett was a collector and preserver of spirituals. He saw the music as a rich and artistic source of melody for American music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
We begin our sampling of performances from the 2022 BBC Proms.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes says he loves to do deep dives into the lives of composers. He explores Mozart’s life for the second time on his latest album, ‘Mozart Momentum: 1786.’
Loretta Berning remembers her father and a cherished Victory Vertical piano made during World War II for our StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative.
On the anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, this week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, looks at some of the films of Marilyn, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor and more. Listen now!
