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Awadagin Pratt is a professor of piano at the University of Cincinnati and the recipient of multiple awards. He’s never shied away from talking about his experiences as a Black man in classical music, and he’s working to make it a more welcoming space. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
The momentum is palpable on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as host Steve Seel brings us works that hum along with motor-like rhythms. We enjoy Nico Muhly’s ‘Motion,’ Alex Shapiro’s ‘Perpetual Spark,’ Philip Glass’ ‘Music in Similar Motion’ and more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violist Molly Gebrian collaborates with pianist Danny Holt on ‘Trailblazers,’ an album featuring sonatas by Henriette Bosmans, Ethel Smyth and Dora Pejacevic. Find out more!
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ it’s a celebration of Michael York! Host Lynne Warfel interviews York and features music from some of productions the productions he’s best known for, including ‘Cabaret,’ ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘The Four Musketeers.’ Listen now!
On this episode of Friday Favorites, young artists from the Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestras joined host Steve Staruch to share highlights from the orchestra’s recent tour of France and Spain. Listen now!
Conductor Anthony Parnther’s career has focused on advocating for Black composers and changing the perception of what classical music should be. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Who needs to prepare for winter when you can play all day during the other seasons? But is it possible to have too much fun? Find out in ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by Mia Jennings and music by Antonio Vivaldi.
It’s music for two this week on ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as Steve Seel features works for two players, or two soloists with orchestra. Selections include pieces by Steve Reich, Jessie Montgomery and Richard Danielpour. Listen now!
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Norman Krieger talks about his latest album featuring the music of George Gershwin, recorded alongside the Prague National Symphony and conductor Neal Gittleman. Listen now!
Conductor Lina González-Granados made her Minnesota Orchestra debut in a concert featuring pianist Jon Kimura Parker and music from the Roaring '20s. Listen to the concert now!
