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When William Dawson was 12, he ran away from home to study music at the Tuskeegee Institute. In 1930, he returned to his roots as director of the Tuskeegee School of Music, a post he held for 25 years. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
In honor of the amazing display of northern lights seen around the world this week, Steve Seel brings us a collection of color-themed works on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Selections include music by Anna Clyne, Morton Feldman and more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American pianist and Cliburn bronze medalist Evren Ozel joins the Vienna Radio Symphony and conductor Howard Griffiths for a recording of two Mozart Piano Concerti. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
In honor of Veteran’s Day, host Steve Staruch speaks to Bruce Gleason, a Minnesota native and U.S. Army Veteran, about his latest book, ‘Cold War Cadence: A Musician’s Berlin Memoir,’ where he recounts the fall of the Berlin Wall. Listen now.
On Sunday, Oct. 12, Twin Cities native Evren Ozel, bronze medalist of the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, performed a concert at Macalester College as part of the Chopin Society’s 42nd season. Listen to the concert now!
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares an offering of thanks for those who served with music from ‘Best Years of Our Lives,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Platoon,’ ‘M*A*S*H’ and more. Listen now!
November’s theme was gratitude, and listener requests included Beethoven’s ‘Heiliger Dankgesang,’ Fritz Kreisler’s ‘Liebesleid,’ the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” and the American masterpiece it inspired, ‘Applachian Spring.’ Listen now with host Tom Crann!
Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes made his fourth appearance with the Schubert Club last March. A renowned champion of Norwegian music, Andsnes performed a program featuring music by Grieg and Tveitt, as well as Chopin. Listen to the concert now!
Pianist Hazel Scott was billed as ‘The Darling of Café Society’ due to her ability to sell out shows with her masterful improvisations. But her music was heavily intertwined with politics as she spoke up continually against segregation. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares pieces that explore how memory relates to the musical experience. Works include John Tavener’s ‘Eternal Memory’ and Steve Mackey’s ‘Mnemosyne’s Pool’ and more. Listen now!
