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!
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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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