Friday Favorites: Listener requests with guest host Julie Amacher
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!
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Two recent releases celebrate the music and legacy of bass-baritone Paul Robeson
On Robeson, opera singer Davóne Tines pays tribute to the musician often remembered for singing "Ol' Man River." Tines' album pairs well with the 14-CD album Paul Robeson: Voice of Freedom.
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A final bow for a maverick
This Saturday, Michael Tilson Thomas will make his final public appearance conducting the San Francisco Symphony, which he led for 25 years. He is a longtime advocate for modern classical music, and on this episode of Extra Eclectic, we honor his life and career. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Joanne Polk returns to the exquisite music of Cécile Chaminade
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Joanne Polk releases the second volume of her recordings featuring the music of French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade. Listen now!
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Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'
Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Patrick Dupré Quigley, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!
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Sword and Sandal Epics
This week on Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel shares music from Biblical and historical epic films, including ‘The Robe,’ ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Quo Vadis’ and more. Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests and celebration with Steve Staruch
Steve Staruch celebrates his tenure of ‘Friday Favorites’ with an eclectic show. Enjoy choral and instrumental classics for the Easter season right next to Broadway showtunes, and everything in between. Listen now!
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Earth and sky
With Earth Day on the way this coming Tuesday, Steve Seel presents two hours of contemporary classical pieces on themes of the environment on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now!
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Phoenix Chorale and Christopher Gabbitas explore seasons and time through music
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Phoenix Chorale and its artistic director Christopher Gabbitas explore the ways that earth’s rotation and seasons mark our time and emotions as humans on their latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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An American composer's biological matter creates new music from beyond the grave
An art installation in Perth, Australia, seeks to extend the musical output of the late experimental composer Alvin Lucier, and asks interesting questions about the nature of creativity.
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