Spring Moon: A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year

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Learn about the Lunar New Year, which starts Sunday, Jan. 22, and the significance of the zodiac signs as host Mindy Ratner presents ‘Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year’ in conjunction with the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit.


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New Classical Tracks (Extended) - Pacifica Quartet with Anthony McGill

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In this week’s New Classical Tracks, clarinetist Anthony McGill joins the Pacifica Quartet to share new American compositions in their latest recording, ‘American Stories.’ Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!


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David Crosby, who died Wednesday at 81, was such a legend in popular music that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him twice — as a member of the influential band the Byrds and as part of the folk-rock trio Crosby, Stills & Nash. Yet classical music played a key role from an early age in shaping his musical life. Find out more.  


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Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words

Jan. 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Classical music host Mindy Ratner has gathered a collection of conversations with some of those touched directly by the tragic event. Listen now to 'Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words.'


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Pianist Jon Batiste has been pushing the boundaries of classical music since he was a child, fusing jazz and R&B with classical music to create an unforgettable sound. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.


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