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On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Toru Takemitsu’s ‘A String Around Autumn’ is the centerpiece of an hour that sets the tone for the coming of fall, with additional music by Xavi Torres and Michael Harrison. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His star classical music clients, including Joshua Bell, Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk, and Lara Downes, wanted to say goodbye.

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson touches the earth with vulnerability on her latest album, ‘Barefoot,’ featuring the Jasper String Quartet and pianist Natalie Zhu. Listen now!

What happens when two frogs, one from Kyoto and the other from Osaka, decide to travel the rest of Japan and cross paths along the way? Find out in ‘Two Frogs,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Aerin O’Malley, illustrations by Mia Jennings and Japanese classical music.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate September birthdays in the world of film, including Robert Wise, Peter Sellers, Mitzi Gaynor, Laruen Bacall and Elia Kazan. Listen now!

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with a legend of jazz, Herb Alpert, who has just released his 50th album. It is called "50."

Guest host Julie Amacher fills in for Steve Staruch on the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ playing listeners’ requests for their favorite classical music. Listen now!

In ‘The Listeners,’ a seductive cult leader and an unexplainable noise divides an innocent community and warps reality. Missy Mazzoli's opera receives its U.S. premiere in Philadelphia.

The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.

On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel features a selection from Julia Wolfe’s ‘Fire in My Mouth’ in an hour devoted to contemporary women composers, which also showcases music by Meredith Monk, Paola Prestini, Gala Flagello and more. Listen now!