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Mesmerizing sounds from Eastern Europe

Mesmerizing sounds from Eastern Europe

With the wealth of women composers to listen to these days, the question is often, “Where to start?” Steve Seel answers the question on this week’s episode of Extra Eclectic, focusing on composers from Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Listen now!

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John Mauceri highlights Erich Korngold's only symphony
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Ashley Jackson brings spirituals to the harp
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Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet champions an all but forgotten composer
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March Birthdays

March Birthdays

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate March birthdays in the world of film, including David Niven, Jennifer Jones, Henry Travers, Cyd Charisse, Gloria Swanson, Harry Belafonte, Shirley Jones, Gordon MacRae and David Lean. Listen now!

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Listen: Minnesota Opera presents Glam Jam

Listen: Minnesota Opera presents Glam Jam

Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s Glam Jam, a concert featuring some of the most captivating performers from the Minnesota Opera stage. Listen now!


Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Wesley Friberg
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Listen: Before Bach's Birthday Bash in St. Paul

Listen: Before Bach's Birthday Bash in St. Paul

Did you miss Before Bach's Birthday Bash on Saturday with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone? This year's celebration included five free, hourlong concerts at venues in St. Paul. Listen to the first concert now!

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Duke Ellington defied mid-20th century labels with 'The Queen's Suite'

Duke Ellington defied mid-20th century labels with 'The Queen's Suite'

Pianist, composer and innovator Duke Ellington is famous today for his jazz and swing music. However, he had a few other visions kicking around in his toolbox, including some memorable suites such as ‘The Queen’s Suite.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Honoring Sofia Gubaidulina

Honoring Sofia Gubaidulina

This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ honors Sofia Gubaidulina, the groundbreaking Russian composer who died last week at 93. As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, host Steve Seel shares one of her best known works, ‘Offertorium.’ Listen now!

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