Friday Favorites for Aug. 25
Host Steve Staruch plays listener requests on the Aug. 25, 2023, episode of Friday Favorites. Listen now.
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Host Steve Staruch plays listener requests on the Aug. 25, 2023, episode of Friday Favorites. Listen now.
Violist Eliesha Nelson had the pleasure of meeting Pulitzer Prize winning composer, George Walker, a few times during her career. She developed a passion for his music and eventually performed it alongside the Cleveland Orchestra in 2023. Nelson talks about Walker’s music and the many challenges he faced as a Black pianist and composer. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
As we continue our samplings from the 2023 BBC Proms Festival, host Steve Seel features two new pieces recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall: Derrick Skye's ‘Nova Plexus’ and Peruvian composer Jimmy Bellido's ‘Peru Negro.’ Listen now!
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, harpist Ashley Jackson collaborates with the Harlem Chamber Players in the album ‘Ennanga,’ featuring music exploring the African American and West African roots in American music.
On this episode of SymphonyCast, we have another BBC Proms exclusive with host Steve Seel, as conductor Mark Elder and the Hallé orchestra present a Russian pairing of music by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Dmitri Shostakovich.
Jon Kimura Parker shares his love and admiration for British singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Listen as he shares a snippet of a song that shaped his youth with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley.
Jon Kimura Parker shares his passion for Sergei Rachmaninoff's 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini' with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley. Find out what makes this well-loved classical piece tick.
On this episode of Saturday Cinema, for Aug. 19, host Lynne Warfel plays listener requests for their favorite film scores, featuring an hour devoted to Jerry Goldsmith, including his music for 'Alien,' 'Chinatown' and 'Tora! Tora! Tora!'
Host Steve Staruch plays listener requests on the Aug. 18, 2023, episode of Friday Favorites. Listen now.
The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.