The music of anime
Steve Seel presents a unique installment on this week’s episode of Extra Eclectic, with the help of Your Classical MPR Fellow (and anime enthusiast) Akshaj Turebylu: two hours of music from the world of anime. Listen now!
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Extra Eclectic
Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. central every Wednesday on YourClassical Radio.
Extra Eclectic - Jan. 8, 2025
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Modern sounds of the season
It’s an annual tradition: the Winter Solstice episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with modern classical sounds to compliment the longest nights of the year and the traditions and rituals of warmth that accompany them. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Lights in a dark sky
As we get closer to the longest nights of the year, Steve Seel brings us some atmospheric modern works for clear, cold night skies on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including Michael Ippolito’s ‘Big Sky, Low Horizon,’ Elena Ruehr’s ‘Cloud Atlas’ and more. Listen now!
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Contemporary concertos
Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg wanted to create sounds that hover in his Viola Concerto, and it seems he succeeded — as we hear in one of the showcased works on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Who says modern classical can't be gorgeous?
Who says modern classical can't be gorgeous? On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel helps take the edge off the Thanksgiving holiday with good music to calm your nerves after a day of traveling. Listen now!
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Hitting the road
On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, we’re getting a head start on the biggest travel days of the year with contemporary pieces about getting from point A to point B on this edition of the show. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Voices of remarkable women
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel shares two hours of music by women composers. Highlights include Paola Presetini’s ‘Code,’ Reena Esmail’s ‘Black Iris’ and Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s stirring ‘Hear Us In Heaven.’
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The sound of fall colors
On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, we hear from Lithuanian composer Zibuokle Martinaityte (‘Autumn’ from her suite ‘Sielunmaisema’), Mary Lattimore (‘Pine Trees’), Jennifer Higdon (‘Autumn Music’), and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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A musical playground with guest host Bonnie North
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!
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Guest host Valerie Kahler features Needham’s ‘Shades of Green’
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Valerie Kahler spotlights composer Clint Needham’s musical ode to nature, ‘Shades of Green.’ Listen now!
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About Extra Eclectic
Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. central every Wednesday on YourClassical Radio.