Poster Composer Gabriela Ortiz
This episode of 'Extra Eclectic' features music by Gabriela Ortiz.
Marta Arteaga
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2025 Grammy nominees

Extra Eclectic - Jan. 29, 2025

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, the 2025 Grammy nominations for classical recordings have been announced — and they are filled with modern classical music. Steve Seel shares two hours of thrilling samples, including Gabriela Ortiz’ Revolucion diamantina, Kevin Puts’ Home, David Lang’s composition as explanation, Andrea Casarrubios’ SEVEN and much more. Listen now!

Playlist

composition as explanation: intertext
David Lang
eighth blackbird
Cedille 250

To Music
Caroline Shaw/So Percussion
So Percussion
Caroline Shaw, vocals
Nonesuch 726502

Revolucion diamantina: Todas
Gabriela Ortiz
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Los Angeles Phiharmonic Orchestra
LA Phil 2

A Prayer
Rene Orth
Will Liverman, baritone
Cedille 226

Revelry
Valerie Coleman
Decoda
Bright Shiny Things 203

Altar de cuerda: Maya deco
Gabriela Ortiz
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Los Angeles Phiharmonic Orchestra
Maria Duenas, violin
LA Phil 2

Colorful History
Timo Andres
Timo Andres, piano
Nonesuch 726374

composition as explanation: of course it is beautiful
David Lang
eighth blackbird
Cedille 250

Home
Kevin Puts
Miro Quartet
Pentatone 7227

BeLonging: Loved
Andy Akiho
Andy Akiho, steel pan
Aki Rhythm

BeLonging: BeLoved
Andy Akiho
Imani Winds
Andy Akiho, steel pan
Aki Rhythm

SEVEN
Andrea Casarrubios
Claire Bryant, cello
Bright Shiny Things 178

Resurrexit
Mason Bates
Manfred Honeck, conductor
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Reference 757

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