Music for a winter night with guest host Ward Jacobson
On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Ward Jacobson shares a winter night program featuring music by Evan Premo, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Anna Clyne, William Bolcom and more. Listen now!
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Guitarist Milos Karadaglic finds 'Baroque' sound on his new album
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Miloš Karadaglić collaborates with UK-based early music ensemble Arcangelo and conductor Jonathan Cohen on his new album, ‘Baroque.’ Listen now!
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One of the world's greatest instrument collections is in South Dakota, of all places
The National Music Museum has one of the world's largest and most significant collections of historical instruments. It's located in a place you might not expect — Vermillion, South Dakota.
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To become the 'Maestro,' Bradley Cooper learned to live the music
In his new biopic ‘Maestro,’ Cooper was determined not to imitate the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Instead, the actor worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm.
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Carey Mulligan on playing the wife of composer Leonard Bernstein in 'Maestro'
NPR's Alina Selyukh speaks to actor Carey Mulligan about ‘Maestro’ and playing Felicia Montealegre, Leonard Bernstein's wife, with whom the iconic composer had a complicated, tumultuous relationship.
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Celebrate the new year with Minnesota Orchestra and Thomas Sondergard
On Jan. 1, Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra, along with pianist Stephen Hough, welcomed 2024 with a sparkling concert featuring music by Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Listen to the concert now!
'Outfoxed'
What happens when a crafty fox tries to trick a friendly stork and a wary rooster? Find out in ‘Outfoxed,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, music by Dmitri Kabalevsky and illustrations by Mia Jennings.
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Damien Geter is 'breaking down the barriers of what classical music should be'
Composer Damien Geter began his musical path as an educator before becoming an acclaimed vocalist. But now, his path as a composer is ‘breaking down the barriers of what classical music should be.’ Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Another great year for contemporary classical
Steve Seel shares selections from some of the most exciting contemporary classical music recordings of 2023 on this week's show of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including music by Awadagin Pratt, Carlos Simon and Ashley Jackson.
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Listen to New Classical Tracks' top episodes of 2023
We love sharing the most exciting new recordings on New Classical Tracks every year. Listen to this special end-of-year episode and find out which albums made the list of the 10 most popular episodes of 2023. Listen now!
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