Poster Mason Bates
This episode of 'Extra Eclectic' features music by composer Mason Bates.
Todd Rosenberg
Extra Eclectic

A musical playground with guest host Bonnie North

Extra Eclectic - Oct. 30, 2024

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, with guest host Bonnie North, Carlos Simon’s Loop, Michael Daugherty’s Bounce, and Karl Mitze’s Seesaw are featured alongside the blazing Piano Concerto by Mason Bates. Listen now!

Playlist

On Seven-Star-Shoes
Julia Wolfe
Quintet of the Americas
Newport 85512

Loop
Carlos Simon
Carlos Simon Collective
London/Decca 4854768

Bounce
Michael Daugherty
Tuple
Bright Shiny Things 129

Piano Concerto
Mason Bates
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, conductor
Philadelphia Orchestra
Daniil Trifonov, piano
DG 4865760

Seesaw
Karl Mitze
Talla Rouge
Bright Shiny Things 202

Echoes
Paul Fowler
Donald Nally, conductor
The Crossing
Innova 856

Dance Card: Celestial Blue
Jennifer Higdon
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Chicago Sinfonietta
Cedille 185

Reflections at Dusk
Jennifer Bellor
James Whiting, vibraphone
Innova 45

American Landscapes
Stanley Grill
Diderot String Quartet
Innova 978

Brigid’s Flame
Amy Williams
Matthew McCright, piano
SELF PROD 460

The Light Is the Same
Reena Esmail
Imani Winds

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