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Rhapsody in Black - Composer Nkeiru Okoye has a sound all her own

Composer Nkeiru Okoye has a sound all her own

Composer Nkeiru Okoye has a sound all her own

Composer Nkeiru Okoye doesn’t fit neatly into any kind of classical category. Her compositions showcase her genius by incorporating different types of musical styles that help create a sound that’s uniquely hers. Find out more about Okoye’s diverse compositions in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Listen to trailblazers, past and present

Listen to trailblazers, past and present

Women composers of the 20th century have helped pave the way for the women of the 21st. Listen as Extra Eclectic’s celebration of Women’s History Month continues, with host Steve Seel.

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At one border crossing into Poland, those fleeing Ukraine are met with music
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Cecil Taylor's piano lightning bolts are precisely targeted in this 1973 recording
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Cellist Jennifer Kloetzel conquers the Beethoven sonatas

Cellist Jennifer Kloetzel conquers the Beethoven sonatas

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, cellist Jennifer Kloetzel takes on the monumental challenge of recording all of Beethoven’s cello and piano sonatas with her newest three-CD set, ‘Beethoven: The Conquering Hero.’

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Listen: Minnesota Opera performs Rossini's 'La Cenerentola'

Listen: Minnesota Opera performs Rossini's 'La Cenerentola'

Gioachino Rossini’s operatic version of the ‘Cinderella’ story may not have any enchanted mice or pumpkins, but there’s plenty of magic in the music. Listen to the Minnesota Opera’s 2010 performance of ‘Cinderella’ now.

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Listen to Jóhann Jóhannsson's 'gift from the great beyond'
For classical pianist Jeremy Denk, life is like a series of music lessons
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At the Broadway Makers Marketplace, theater fans find both crafts and community
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