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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.

Celebrating the changing of seasons

Celebrating the changing of seasons

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, Steve Seel showcases the world premiere of composer Judith Weir’s work ‘Begin Afresh,’ which took place at the 2023 BBC Proms Festival on Aug. 24. It's a piece that Weir says was inspired by the trees and plants that she observed during the changing seasons over the course of a year. Listen now!

In space, no one can hear you — sing?

In space, no one can hear you — sing?

Thursday night was the the super blue moon, and Extra Eclectic host Steve Seel continued his visits to the 2023 BBC Proms festival. Listen now.

Two premieres at the Proms

Two premieres at the Proms

As we continue our samplings from the 2023 BBC Proms Festival, host Steve Seel features two new pieces recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall: Derrick Skye's ‘Nova Plexus’ and Peruvian composer Jimmy Bellido's ‘Peru Negro.’ Listen now!

Extra Eclectic for Aug. 16, 2023

Extra Eclectic for Aug. 16, 2023

Host Steve Seel gives us a variety of music on Extra Eclectic this week. The program features works by Missy Mazzoli, Jeff Beal and more. Listen now!

Missy Mazzoli is on a celestial wavelength

Missy Mazzoli is on a celestial wavelength

This week on Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel features Missy Mazzoli’s terrific piece ‘Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres).’ It's part of a full slate of music by awesome women, including Anna Clyne, Errollyn Wallen and Judith Weir.  

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We're off to the Proms!

We're off to the Proms!

This week, ‘Extra Eclectic’ begins its weekly visits to the biggest classical music celebration in the world, the BBC Proms — with highlights from the British summertime festival's rich offerings of contemporary music performances. Listen with host Steve Seel as he shares music from Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi and John Adams.

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol's global village

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol's global village

Your ears will positively tingle in the first hour of ‘Extra Eclectic’ when host Steve Seel features music by Turkish-American composer Mehmet Ali Sanlikol. In the second hour, it's a quiet set that veers from the calm to the eerie, with music by Pauline Oliveros, Missy Mazzoli and Timo Andres.

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Javier Lopez de Guerena's classical-jazz nexus

Javier Lopez de Guerena's classical-jazz nexus

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel percolates with a myriad of exciting selections, including no fewer than three that feature guitars. We’ll also hear a rollicking work for piano duet and an ethereal choral piece. Listen now!

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Extra Eclectic for July 12, 2023

Extra Eclectic for July 12, 2023

Guest host Scott Blankenship sits in for Steve Seel on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ which includes works by Jessie Montgomery, Errollyn Wallen and George Walker.

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Exploring folk music inspirations

Exploring folk music inspirations

Folk music inspires the theme for this week’s Extra Eclectic. Host Steve Seel features several works influenced by bluegrass and other folk idioms, including music by composers Jennifer Higdon, Jessie Montgomery and Philip Glass

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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.